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H.R. 5078 (113th)

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014

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Introduced

11 July 2014

Last action

11 September 2014 · Calendars

Status

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.

Sponsors

Rep. Southerland, Steve II [R-FL-2], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1], Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7], Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5], Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], Rep. Enyart, William L. [D-IL-12], Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK], Rep. Jolly, David W. [R-FL-13], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9], Rep. Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-22], Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2], Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR], Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10], Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3], Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Hurt, Robert [R-VA-5]

Subjects

Environment

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Summary

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, "Definition of 'Waters of the United States' Under the Clean Water Act," issued on April 21, 2014, or the proposed guidance entitled, "Guidance on Identifying Waters Protected By the Clean Water Act," 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, "Notice of Availability Regarding the Exemption from Permitting Under Section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act to Certain Agricultural Conservation Practices," 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.

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Timeline

  1. 11 July 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 July 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 July 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 July 2014

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 July 2014

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 July 2014

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 July 2014

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 31 July 2014

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 422.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 31 July 2014

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-568.

    Source: Committee

  10. 31 July 2014

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-568.

    Source: Committee

  11. 8 September 2014

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

  12. 8 September 2014

    Committee

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Transportation, H. Rept. 113-568, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  13. 8 September 2014

    Committee

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Transportation, H. Rept. 113-568, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  14. 8 September 2014

    Passed

    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.

    Source: Floor

  15. 9 September 2014

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  16. 9 September 2014

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. (consideration: CR H7314-7325; text of measure as reported in House: CR H7321-7322)

    Source: Floor

  17. 9 September 2014

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 9 September 2014

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 152 (Roll no. 489).

    Source: Floor

  19. 9 September 2014

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 152 (Roll no. 489).

    Source: Floor

  20. 9 September 2014

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 235 (Roll no. 488).

    Source: Floor

  21. 9 September 2014

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7338)

    Source: Floor

  22. 9 September 2014

    Floor

    Mr. Huffman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation. (consideration: CR H7337-7338; text: CR H7337)

    Source: Floor

  23. 9 September 2014

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7337)

    Source: Floor

  24. 9 September 2014

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5078.

    Source: Floor

  25. 9 September 2014

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5078 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  26. 9 September 2014

    Passed

    On motion that the commitee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  27. 9 September 2014

    Floor

    Mr. Gibbs moved that the commitee rise.

    Source: Floor

  28. 9 September 2014

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  29. 9 September 2014

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  30. 9 September 2014

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 715 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  31. 10 September 2014

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  32. 11 September 2014

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.

    Source: Calendars

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