HJRES 27
118th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aquatic ecology
Army Corps of Engineers
Congressional oversight
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Lakes and rivers
Marine pollution
Water quality
Wetlands
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the…
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Apr 18, 2023
On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 227 - 196 (Roll no. 187).
Apr 18, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the veto message of the President to H.J. Res. 27, the Chair put the question on will the House, on reconsideration, pass H.J. Res. 27, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Under the Constitution, the vote must be taken by the yeas and nays. Further proceedings were postponed until a time to be announced.
Apr 18, 2023
Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 18, 2023
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
Apr 18, 2023
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of April 10, 2023, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J.Res. 27. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objection of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H1782-1789)
Apr 18, 2023
The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Apr 18, 2023
On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 18, 2023
The previous question was ordered with objection.
Apr 10, 2023
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H1715-1716)
Apr 10, 2023
The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.J. Res. 27 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House document (118-26). Further consideration of the veto message and the resolution, H.J. Res. 27, is postponed until the legislative day of April 18, 2023. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 6, 2023
Vetoed by President.
Apr 5, 2023
Presented to President.
Mar 30, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 29, 2023
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 79.
Mar 29, 2023
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1017-1024)
Mar 29, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 79.
Mar 14, 2023
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Mar 9, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 27, the Chair put the question on passage of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Graves (MO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.
Mar 9, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1232)
Mar 9, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 9, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 27.
Mar 9, 2023
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
Mar 9, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1221-1230)
Mar 9, 2023
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 198 (Roll no. 142). (text: CR H1221)
Mar 9, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 7, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 199 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
Mar 3, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 3.
Mar 3, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-6.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 24.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2023
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Feb 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2023 | House · vote #187 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Failed | 227–196 | See who voted → |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Senate · vote #79 | On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 27 | Passed | 53–43 | See who voted → |
| Mar 9, 2023 | House · vote #142 | On Passage | Passed | 227–198 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States," which was submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency on January 18, 2023. The rule specifies which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act and are thereby under federal jurisdiction and protected. For example, the definition in the 2023 rule includes certain wetlands and ephemeral waters (e.g., waters that flow intermittently).
The 2023 rule replaced the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule that included a narrower definition of waters of the United States.
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The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
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Bacon, Don
Carl, Jerry
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De La Cruz, Monica
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DesJarlais, Scott
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Huizenga, Bill
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Jordan, Jim
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Cole, Tom
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Dunn, Neal P.
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Guthrie, Brett
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Houchin, Erin
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Hudson, Richard
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Lee, Laurel M.
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
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Scalise, Steve
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Calvert, Ken
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Crenshaw, Dan
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Fitzgerald, Scott
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Higgins, Clay
Lesko, Debbie
Buck, Ken
Good, Bob
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Self, Keith
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Tiffany, Thomas P.
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Aderholt, Robert B.
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Alford, Mark
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Allen, Rick W.
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Amodei, Mark E.
Armstrong, Kelly
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Arrington, Jodey C.
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Babin, Brian
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Baird, James R.
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Balderson, Troy
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Barr, Andy
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Bean, Aaron
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Bentz, Cliff
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Bergman, Jack
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Bice, Stephanie I.
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Biggs, Andy
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Bishop, Dan
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Boebert, Lauren
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Bost, Mike
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Brecheen, Josh
Bucshon, Larry
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Burchett, Tim
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Burlison, Eric
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Cammack, Kat
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Carey, Mike
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Chavez-DeRemer, Lori
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 27: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-27/
"H.J. Res. 27: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-27/.
H.J. Res. 27, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-27/.
[H.J. Res. 27: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-27/)