S.J.Res. 22 passed both chambers and was vetoed on Jan 20, 2016
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 58 words.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act and published on June 29, 2015.
- Committees
- Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection: 29 of 2,191 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.3%)
- Sponsor
- 4 of 321 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 4, from enrolled bill to engrossed in senate · 44 words
- Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory proceduresArmy Corps of EngineersCongressional oversightDepartment of DefenseEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory procedures +3 more
- Latest action
- Jan 21, 2016: Veto message indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S147)
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 2 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 114th H.J.Res. 59 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers R · Introduced
Procedural (rules, motions) · 1
- 114th H.Res. 583 Providing for consideration of bill (H.R. 1644) to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to ensure transparency in th R · Agreed to