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H.J.Res. 27: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’”.

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Sam Graves

Sponsor. Representative for Missouri's 6th congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Mar 9, 2023
Length: 4 pages
Introduced
Feb 2, 2023
118th Congress (2023–2025)
Status

Passed House (Senate next) on Mar 9, 2023

This resolution passed in the House on March 9, 2023 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.

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170 Cosponsors (170 Republicans)

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Position statements

Statement of Administration Policy

President Joseph Biden [D]: H.J. Res. 27 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” (Mar 6, 2023)

What legislators are saying

“Taking a Stand for Rural America”
    — Rep. Adrian Smith [R-NE3] (Co-sponsor) on Mar 10, 2023

“Congressman Griffith's Weekly E-Newsletter 3.10.23”
    — Rep. Morgan Griffith [R-VA9] (Co-sponsor) on Mar 10, 2023

“McCollum Vote on H.J. Res. 27”
    — Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN4] on Mar 9, 2023

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History

Feb 2, 2023
 
Introduced

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Feb 28, 2023
 
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Mar 3, 2023
 
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Mar 3, 2023
 
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Mar 9, 2023
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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H.J.Res. 27 is a joint resolution in the United States Congress.

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