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Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014

Introduced: June 19, 2014 Introduced by: Barrasso, John Republican · Wyoming See on congress.gov
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Became law
Jul 9, 2014
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4294-4296)
Jun 19, 2014
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jun 19, 2014
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014 - Prohibits the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from: (1) finalizing the proposed rule entitled "Definition of `Waters of the United States' Under the Clean Water Act"; or (2) using the proposed rule, or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance, as the basis for any rulemaking or any decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act).

Provides that the use of the proposed rule, or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance, as the basis for any rulemaking or any decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Clean Water Act shall be grounds for vacating the final rule, decision, or enforcement action.

What's happening now July 9, 2014

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4294-4296)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5078 Related bill Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 18
All 18 Republican 16
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jul 7, 2014
FLAKE, JEFF
· Jun 24, 2014
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jun 24, 2014
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Jun 24, 2014
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jun 19, 2014
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jun 19, 2014
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Jun 19, 2014
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Jun 19, 2014
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Jun 19, 2014
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jun 19, 2014
Heller, Dean
· Jun 19, 2014
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Jun 19, 2014
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Jun 19, 2014
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Jun 19, 2014
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Jun 19, 2014
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Jun 19, 2014
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Jun 19, 2014
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jun 19, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2496: Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-2496/
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"S. 2496: Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-2496/.
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