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H.J.Res. 27 (118th)

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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Introduced

2 February 2023

Last action

18 April 2023 · Vote

Status

The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

Sponsors

Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22], Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1], Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5], Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2], Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1], Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4], Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1], Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3], Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large], Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4], Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1], Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4], Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15], Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12], Brandon Williams, Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Subjects

Defence, Environment

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence · Environment

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States," which was submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency on January 18, 2023. The rule specifies which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act and are thereby under federal jurisdiction. The 2023 rule replaced a 2020 rule that included a narrower definition of waters of the United States .

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Timeline

  1. 2 February 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 February 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 February 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 February 2023

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 28 February 2023

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 24.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 February 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 28 February 2023

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 3 March 2023

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 3.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 3 March 2023

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-6.

    Source: Committee

  10. 3 March 2023

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-6.

    Source: Committee

  11. 7 March 2023

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 199 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 March 2023

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 March 2023

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 198 (Roll no. 142). (text: CR H1221)

    Source: Floor

  14. 9 March 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 198 (Roll no. 142). (text: CR H1221)

    Source: Floor

  15. 9 March 2023

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  16. 9 March 2023

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.

    Source: Floor

  17. 9 March 2023

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1221-1230)

    Source: Floor

  18. 14 March 2023

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  19. 29 March 2023

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1017-1024)

    Source: Floor

  20. 29 March 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 79.

    Source: Floor

  21. 30 March 2023

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  22. 5 April 2023

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  23. 5 April 2023

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  24. 6 April 2023

    President

    Vetoed by President.

    Source: President

  25. 6 April 2023

    President

    Vetoed by President.

    Source: President

  26. 10 April 2023

    Floor

    The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H1715-1716)

    Source: Floor

  27. 18 April 2023

    Veto

    The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

    Source: Veto

  28. 18 April 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of April 10, 2023, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J.Res. 27. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objection of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H1782-1789)

    Source: Floor

  29. 18 April 2023

    Passed

    On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Veto

  30. 18 April 2023

    Veto

    Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: Veto

  31. 18 April 2023

    Vote

    On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 227 - 196 (Roll no. 187).

    Source: Veto

  32. 18 April 2023

    Vote

    Failed of passage in House over veto On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 227 - 196 (Roll no. 187).

    Source: Veto

Votes

18 April 2023 · failed · Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding · Failed · Official source

Yes 227 · No 196 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 11

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

29 March 2023 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 27 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source

Yes 53 · No 43 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 4

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

9 March 2023 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 227 · No 198 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 9

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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