Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Smith Introduces Resolution to Block Waters of the U.S. Rule

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after introducing H.J. Res. 59 to block implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Waters of the U.S. rule by congressional disapproval under the Congressional Review Act. 
“The EPA’s Waters of the U.S. rule, now finalized by the Obama administration, poses a significant threat to our agriculture economy and remains one of the top concerns for Nebraska producers,” Smith said. “This unilateral rule is nothing more than a power grab from a federal agency with a lengthy track record of expanding its regulatory authority without regard for the impacts on American families and businesses. While the administration continues to defy Congress and the American people by pushing forward with this damaging regulation, we must use every tool available to combat this overreach.”
The Congressional Review Act provides for an expedited process for Congress to overturn executive rulemaking, including expedited Senate consideration of legislation to block newly finalized rules.

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