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The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:
 
Denouncing Biden’s Veto of Legislation to Prevent Federal WOTUS Overreach 

The Biden Administration is protecting their expansion of the federal government’s power at the expense of hardworking Americans.

President Biden’s rule redefining “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act increases the federal government's regulatory power while placing the burden on small businesses, farmers, local communities, manufacturers, and private property owners. 

The rule expands permitting requirements, broadens the EPA’s jurisdiction by failing to define what waters are covered, and will have a significant economic impact on small businesses. 


Hardworking Americans deserve less red tape, not more.

H.J. Res. 27, introduced by Rep. Sam Graves, blocks the Biden EPA’s overreaching and unclear WOTUS rule, and protects small businesses and farmers from the regulatory burdens it would create.

Despite passing the House and the Senate with bipartisan support, President Biden vetoed this legislation, continuing his weaponization of the administrative state and making the lives of everyday Americans even harder.  


House Republicans won’t stop fighting to cut burdensome regulations and support American farmers, small business owners, and local communities.