The week of January 11, the House of Representatives is voting on S.J. Res. 22, a “Resolution of Disapproval” under the Congressional Review Act attacking the Clean Water Rule, the Obama administration’s landmark initiative to restore safeguards against pollution and destruction for lakes, streams, wetlands and other water bodies.
Fortunately, President Obama is certain to issue a veto, and opponents of the Clean Water Rule don’t have enough votes to override the veto.
National organizations have put together this fact sheet that explains why the CRA is bad for our nation’s waterways, that you are welcomed to use.