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SENATE 2168117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Define WOTUS Act of 2021

Last Action
6/22/2021

Actions

  • 2021-06-22Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • 2021-06-22Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-06-22 (00)

Define WOTUS Act of 2021

This bill describes which bodies of water fall under federal jurisdiction for purposes of the Clean Water Act. Specifically, the bill redefines navigable waters and establishes a process for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine, upon request, whether certain waters are navigable waters.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Joni Ernst (R-IA)
  • Charles Grassley (R-IA)

Subjects

  • Administrative remedies
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Water quality
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