HJRES-38 : Became Public Law

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-02-16PresidentBecame Public Law No: 115-5.House floor actions
2017-02-16PresidentSigned by President.House floor actions
2017-02-06FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2017-02-02FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2017-02-02VotePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 43.Senate
2017-02-02FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S611-632)Senate
2017-02-01FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S562-574)Senate
2017-02-01VoteMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Number: 42. (consideration: CR S561-562)Senate
2017-02-01IntroReferralReceived in the Senate, read twice.Senate
2017-02-01FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-02-01VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 194 (Roll no. 73). (text: CR H840)House floor actions
2017-02-01FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H859)House floor actions
2017-02-01FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J.Res. 38, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2017-02-01FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H848)House floor actions
2017-02-01FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 38.House floor actions
2017-02-01FloorRule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 38 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit.House floor actions
2017-02-01FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 70. (consideration: CR H840-848)House floor actions
2017-01-31FloorRule H. Res. 70 passed House.House floor actions
2017-01-30FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 70 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 38 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit.House floor actions
2017-01-30IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2017-01-30IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]
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Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Coal
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of the Interior
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Hydrology and hydrography
  • Lakes and rivers
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Mining
  • Water quality

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