United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 4965 — To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 492.

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Summary

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, any successor document, or any substantially similar guidance made publicly available on or after December 3, 2008, 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 use of such guidance or document as the basis for any rule shall be grounds for vacating such rule.

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Action History

  1. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 492.

  2. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 112-681.

  3. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 18.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  6. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4965 do?
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, any successor document, or any substantially similar guidance made publicly available on or after December 3, 2008, 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 use of such guidance or document as the basis for any rule shall be grounds for vacating such rule.
Who sponsors HR 4965?
HR 4965 is sponsored by John Mica (R).
What is the current status of HR 4965?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4965?
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