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ICYMI: Rouzer Washington Times Op-Ed "Administration’s new rule muddies water for all Americans"

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The Washington Times Administration’s new rule muddies water for all Americans By U.S. Rep. David Rouzer – Wednesday, April 19, 2023 House Republicans have maximized the first 100 days of our majority to follow through on our Commitment to America, and the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee has been instrumental in this effort. In the Water Resources and…

Rouzer Hosts Bipartisan Supply Chain Caucus Roundtable

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the bipartisan Supply Chain Caucus led by Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX), and Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN) hosted a roundtable with key industry stakeholders to discuss the current state of the supply chain and ways policymakers can keep our farmers, businesses,…

President’s Flawed, Burdensome WOTUS Rule Survives Veto Override Despite House, Senate & State Majorities’ Opposition

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2/7/23 Water Resources Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives fell short of overriding President Biden’s veto of H.J. Res. 27, a measure to overturn the Administration’s flawed, burdensome waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.  A two-thirds majority was needed to pass and override the President’s veto.  H.J. Res. 27, which passed both…

Rouzer & Graves Look Forward to Biden Veto Override Vote on WOTUS

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2022.02.01 T&I Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC) and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) responded to President Biden’s veto of their resolution (H.J. Res. 27) to overturn the Administration’s flawed, burdensome “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule.  The two Chairmen noted their eagerness…

Rouzer Language Included in House Passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), the House passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.  Included in H.R. 1 is Congressman Rouzer's bill to improve the water quality certification process and prevent the Clean Water Act Section 401 process from being weaponized to block important energy infrastructure…

Chairmen Rouzer, Graves Applaud Senate Passage of Resolution to Overturn Flawed, Burdensome Biden WOTUS Rule

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2/7/23 Water Resources Hearing

Washington, DC - Today, the Senate voted in favor of a resolution to overturn the Biden Administration’s flawed, burdensome “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule by a vote of 53-43. The Biden rule would lead to sweeping changes to the federal government’s authority to regulate what is considered a navigable water, with enormous impacts on small businesses, manufacturers,…

House Passes Rouzer Legislation to Overturn Flawed, Overreaching Biden WOTUS Rule

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2022.02.01 T&I Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, H.J. Res. 27, Congressman David Rouzer's (NC-07) legislation to overturn the Biden Administration’s flawed, burdensome “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule, was approved by the House of Representatives by a vote of 227-198.  The Biden rule would lead to sweeping changes to the federal government’s authority to regulate what is considered a…

Rouzer Legislation to Overturn Biden WOTUS Rule to Receive House Floor Vote

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Rouzer's (NC-07) legislation to overturn the Biden Administration’s flawed, burdensome, and overreaching Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule is set to be considered on the Floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday. The Biden WOTUS rule will lead to sweeping changes to the federal government’s authority to regulate what…

T&I Committee Approves Rouzer Legislation to Reject Biden WOTUS Rule, Streamline Energy Projects, and Other Measures

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved two pieces of legislation led by Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), including a joint resolution to overturnthe Biden Administration’s new waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, and a billto promote the development of energy…

Chairmen Rouzer & Graves Introduce Legislation to Reverse Biden WOTUS Rule

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2022.02.01 T&I Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC - Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC) and Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) led 152 Members of Congress today in introducing a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) on the Biden Administration’s flawed and burdensome “Waters of…