United States · Law · HJRES
H.J.Res. 38 (115th)
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.
Introduced
30 January 2017
Last action
16 February 2017 · Became law
Status
Became Public Law No: 115-5.
Sponsors
Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9], Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], James Renacci, Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Rothfus, Keith J. [R-PA-12], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2], Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Paul Cook
Subjects
Environment
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the Stream Protection Rule finalized by the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on December 20, 2016. The rule addresses the impacts of surface coal mining operations on surface water, groundwater, and the productivity of mining operation sites.
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Timeline
30 January 2017
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 70 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 38 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit.
Source: Floor
30 January 2017
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
30 January 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 January 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
31 January 2017
Passed
Rule H. Res. 70 passed House.
Source: Floor
1 February 2017
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
1 February 2017
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H848)
Source: Floor
1 February 2017
Vote
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Number: 42. (consideration: CR S561-562)
Source: Floor
1 February 2017
Introduced
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Source: IntroReferral
1 February 2017
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 194 (Roll no. 73). (text: CR H840)
Source: Floor
1 February 2017
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 194 (Roll no. 73).(text: CR H840)
Source: Floor
1 February 2017
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 70. (consideration: CR H840-848)
Source: Floor
1 February 2017
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 38 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit.
Source: Floor
2 February 2017
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S611-632)
Source: Floor
2 February 2017
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 43.
Source: Floor
6 February 2017
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
6 February 2017
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
16 February 2017
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
16 February 2017
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
16 February 2017
Became law
Became Public Law No: 115-5.
Source: President
Votes
2 February 2017 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 38 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source
Yes 54 · No 45 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1
- Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]Nay
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Nay
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]Nay
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
1 February 2017 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source
Yes 228 · No 194 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 10
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Nay
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Nay
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
1 February 2017 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to · On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 38 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to · Official source
Yes 56 · No 42 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2
- Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]Nay
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Nay
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]Nay
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 16 February 2017 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 1 February 2017 · Download file
- Received in Senate · 1 February 2017 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 30 January 2017 · Download file
Documents
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Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 2 February 2017
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Received in Senate (text)
Received in Senate · EN · 1 February 2017
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Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 1 February 2017
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13] · R · Sponsor
- James Renacci · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Rothfus, Keith J. [R-PA-12] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] · R · Sponsor
- Paul Cook · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 38) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.
- related to → A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by the Secretary of the Interior relating to stream protection.
- related to → Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.
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- Legal framework · Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule. · H.J.Res. 38 (115th) · US
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-joint-resolution/38
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/hjres/38
- us · 115-hjres-38 · source updated 5 December 2025