Clean Water Act

Washington, D.C.—Top leaders in both chambers of Congress insisted they wanted to keep federal agencies funded even as they seemed to be running out of time to avoid a weekend… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule to restore the authority granted to states, territories and tribes to protect water resources under the Clean Water Act… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced proposals to kill the Biden administration’s rule to redefine the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and to streamline the permitting process… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The Senate approved the Democrats’ sweeping climate, health and tax package that includes $3 billion to help install electrified equipment and reduce emissions at U.S. ports. Passed by a… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The House overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 that its lead sponsor described as the “largest and most ambitious” WRDA to date. H.R. 7776… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Hoping to offer a more affordable option to Americans at the pump, President Joe Biden announced plans for an emergency waiver to allow E15 gasoline, a cheaper blend of… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Escaping a “chopping block,” the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA 2020) made it into a massive package Congress passed to fund the government and provide coronavirus relief to the… Read More