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'".
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.27
| Bill | 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'". |
|---|---|
| Vote question | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 227 / Nay 196 / Present 0 / Not Voting 11 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 217 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 10 | 195 | 0 | 8 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding
Bill Analysis
HJRES 27 is a joint resolution introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at disapproving a rule established by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” (WOTUS). This rule, which was finalized in late 2021, redefines the scope of waters protected under the Clean Water Act, impacting federal jurisdiction over wetlands and waterways.
The resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act (CRA), allowing Congress to overturn federal regulations. If enacted, HJRES 27 would nullify the revised WOTUS definition, reverting to previous interpretations that may limit federal oversight of certain water bodies. This could significantly affect environmental protections, state regulatory authority, and land-use planning.
The agencies involved in the original rulemaking—primarily the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers—are directly impacted by this resolution. The disapproval would affect how these agencies enforce water quality standards and manage wetlands and waterways, potentially reducing federal regulatory reach and allowing for more state-level discretion.
Beneficiaries of this resolution may include agricultural interests, developers, and industries that rely on land use and water resource management, as they could face fewer federal restrictions. Conversely, environmental advocacy groups and stakeholders concerned with water quality and ecosystem health may be adversely affected, as the disapproval could lead to diminished protections for vital water resources.
The resolution has passed the House and is now awaiting consideration in the Senate. If approved by both chambers and signed into law, the disapproval would take effect immediately, impacting regulatory practices and enforcement related to water bodies across the United States. The timeline for Senate action remains uncertain, but swift movement is anticipated given the political context surrounding environmental regulations.
Yea (227)
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (196)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
K
Kathy Manning
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Not Voting (11)
C
Cori Bush
D
Daniel Kildee
B
Barbara Lee
E
Eric Swalwell
