Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014

Bill: 113-hr-5078
Sponsor: Rep. Southerland, Steve II [R-FL-2]
Introduced: 2014-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Agricultural conservation and pollution
Army Corps of Engineers
Congressional oversight
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: 
Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 - Prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from:
 
 
 developing, finalizing, adopting, implementing, applying, administering, or enforcing the proposed rule entitled, &quot;Definition of 'Waters of the United States' Under the Clean Water Act,&quot; issued on April 21, 2014, or the proposed guidance entitled, &quot;Guidance on Identifying Waters Protected By the Clean Water Act,&quot; dated February 17, 2012; or
 
using the proposed rule or proposed guidance, any successor document, or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance as the basis for any rulemaking or decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act).
 
 
Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to withdraw the interpretive rule entitled, &quot;Notice of Availability Regarding the Exemption from Permitting Under Section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act to Certain Agricultural Conservation Practices,&quot; issued on April 21, 2014.
 
Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to consult with relevant state and local officials to develop recommendations for a regulatory proposal that would identify the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act and the scope of waters not covered.

action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 - Prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from:
 
 
 developing, finalizing, adopting, implementing, applying, administering, or enforcing the proposed rule entitled, &quot;Definition of 'Waters of the United States' Under the Clean Water Act,&quot; issued on April 21, 2014, or the proposed guidance entitled, &quot;Guidance on Identifying Waters Protected By the Clean Water Act,&quot; dated February 17, 2012; or
 
using the proposed rule or proposed guidance, any successor document, or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance as the basis for any rulemaking or decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act).
 
 
Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to withdraw the interpretive rule entitled, &quot;Notice of Availability Regarding the Exemption from Permitting Under Section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act to Certain Agricultural Conservation Practices,&quot; issued on April 21, 2014.
 
Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to: (1) consult with relevant state and local officials to develop recommendations for a regulatory proposal that would identify the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act and the scope of waters not covered; (2) provide for the public review and comment of a draft report that includes a recommendation only if consensus has been reached with regard to the recommendation among the Army Corps, the EPA, and state and local officials; (3) publish a final report; and (4) report to Congress on the recommendations. 

action_date: 2014-09-09
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

 

 
Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 - Prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from:
 
 
 developing, finalizing, adopting, implementing, applying, administering, or enforcing the proposed rule entitled, &quot;Definition of 'Waters of the United States' Under the Clean Water Act,&quot; issued on April 21, 2014, or the proposed guidance entitled, &quot;Guidance on Identifying Waters Protected By the Clean Water Act,&quot; dated February 17, 2012; or
 
using the proposed rule or proposed guidance, any successor document, or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance as the basis for any rulemaking or decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act).
 
 
Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to withdraw the interpretive rule entitled, &quot;Notice of Availability Regarding the Exemption from Permitting Under Section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act to Certain Agricultural Conservation Practices,&quot; issued on April 21, 2014.
 
Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to: (1) consult with relevant state and local officials to develop recommendations for a regulatory proposal that would identify the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act and the scope of waters not covered; (2) provide for the public review and comment of a draft report that includes a recommendation only if consensus has been reached with regard to the recommendation among the Army Corps, the EPA, and state and local officials; (3) publish a final report; and (4) report to Congress on the recommendations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-11
text: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.
action_date: 2014-09-10
text: Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 152 (Roll no. 489).
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 152 (Roll no. 489).
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 235 (Roll no. 488).
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7338)
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill protecting the quality of water for public water supplies and agricultural uses and to mitigate against drought.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: Mr. Huffman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation. (consideration: CR H7337-7338; text: CR H7337)
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7337)
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5078.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7335-7339)
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5078 as unfinished business.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: On motion that the commitee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: Mr. Gibbs moved that the commitee rise.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 715, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 3.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 715, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 2.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5078.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 715 and Rule XVIII.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. (consideration: CR H7314-7325; text of measure as reported in House: CR H7321-7322)
action_date: 2014-09-08
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 715 Reported to House. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
action_date: 2014-09-08
text: Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Transportation, H. Rept. 113-568, Part II.
action_date: 2014-09-08
text: Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Transportation, H. Rept. 113-568, Part II.
action_date: 2014-09-08
text: Mr. Shuster asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure be authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill, H.R. 5078. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 422.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-568.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-568.
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Introduced in House