118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1556 — Define WOTUS Act

“To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify the definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes.”

Environmental protection

Introduced Mar 10, 2023

Last action Mar 13, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 10, 2023

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Referred

Mar 13, 2023

T&I

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Mar 13, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Mar 10, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 10, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.