H.J.Res. 38 — 115th Congress

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.

Originated in the House · Introduced Jan 30, 2017 · Environmental Protection

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Latest action

Feb 16, 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-5.

CRS summary

As of Feb 16, 2017

Public Law

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

This joint resolution nullifies the Stream Protection Rule finalized by the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on December 20, 2016. The rule addresses the impacts of surface coal mining operations on surface water, groundwater, and the productivity of mining operation sites.

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Roll-call votes

3 on record
DateChamberQuestionMember pagesResult
Feb 2, 2017SenateOn Passage of the BillBill Passed (54–45)
Feb 1, 2017HouseOn PassagePassed (228–194)
Feb 1, 2017SenateOn the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed Agreed to (56–42)

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