HR 5078
113th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Agricultural conservation and pollution
Army Corps of Engineers
Congressional oversight
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations
Water quality
Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014
Everywhere this bill has been
35 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 11, 2014
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.
Sep 10, 2014
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Sep 9, 2014
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2014
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 152 (Roll no. 489).
Sep 9, 2014
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 235 (Roll no. 488).
Sep 9, 2014
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7338)
Sep 9, 2014
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill protecting the quality of water for public water supplies and agricultural uses and to mitigate against drought.
Sep 9, 2014
Mr. Huffman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation. (consideration: CR H7337-7338; text: CR H7337)
Sep 9, 2014
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7337)
Sep 9, 2014
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5078.
Sep 9, 2014
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 9, 2014
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7335-7339)
Sep 9, 2014
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5078 as unfinished business.
Sep 9, 2014
On motion that the commitee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 9, 2014
Mr. Gibbs moved that the commitee rise.
Sep 9, 2014
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Sep 9, 2014
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 715, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 3.
Sep 9, 2014
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Sep 9, 2014
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 715, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NY) amendment No. 2.
Sep 9, 2014
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5078.
Sep 9, 2014
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Sep 9, 2014
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 715 and Rule XVIII.
Sep 9, 2014
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.
Sep 9, 2014
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. (consideration: CR H7314-7325; text of measure as reported in House: CR H7321-7322)
Sep 8, 2014
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.
Sep 8, 2014
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Transportation, H. Rept. 113-568, Part II.
Sep 8, 2014
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.
Jul 31, 2014
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 422.
Jul 31, 2014
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-568.
Jul 16, 2014
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 16, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 16, 2014
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Jul 14, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jul 11, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 11, 2014
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2014 | House · vote #489 | On Passage | Passed | 262–152 | See who voted → |
| Sep 9, 2014 | House · vote #488 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 177–235 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
2
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
2 failed
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 1,139 | — | Failed |
| HAMDT 1,138 | — | Failed |
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Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)
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: (1) 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; (2) provide for the public review and comment of a draft report that includes a recommendation only if consensus has been reached with regard to the recommendation among the Army Corps, the EPA, and state and local officials; (3) publish a final report; and (4) report to Congress on the recommendations.
What's happening now
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
96
Amash, Justin
Gingrey, Phil
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
R
Guthrie, Brett
R
Harris, Andy
R
Joyce, David P.
Neugebauer, Randy
R
Rogers, Harold
SENSENBRENNER, F.
R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
R
Calvert, Ken
R
Cole, Tom
Fleming, John
Flores, Bill
Pittenger, Robert
R
Walberg, Tim
R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Bachmann, Michele
DeSantis, Ron
Duffy, Sean
R
Huizenga, Bill
Kinzinger, Adam
SHIMKUS, JOHN
TIBERI, PATRICK
WALDEN, GREG
Yoho, Ted
R
Amodei, Mark E.
R
Buchanan, Vern
Dent, Charles
R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Forbes, J.
Gowdy, Trey
Labrador, Raul
Long, Billy
R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Nunes, Devin
Schock, Aaron
R
Schweikert, David
R
Valadao, David G.
R
Webster, Daniel
Westmoreland, Lynn
WHITFIELD, EDWARD
CHABOT, STEVE
CULBERSON, JOHN
Miller, Jeff
Miller, Candice
Poe, Ted
Reed, Tom
Roby, Martha
R
Simpson, Michael K.
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