HR 4965 · 112th Congress · Environmental Protection
To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 492.(2012-09-20)
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Prohibits the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from: (1) finalizing, adopting, implementing, administering, or enforcing the proposed guidance described in the notice of availability and request for comments entitled "EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Guidance Regarding Identification of Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act"; or (2) using such guidance, or any substantially similar guidance, as the basis for any decision regarding the scope of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) or any rulemaking. Provides that the use of such guidance as the basis for any rule shall be grounds for vacating such rule.…
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Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 4965, a bill to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes
Jun 20, 2012As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 7, 2012
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Cosponsors (20)
2 Democrats18 Republicans