Court Blocks Controversial Waters Of The U.S. Rule

Statement

The Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water Rule was put on hold earlier today, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit issued a stay nationwide. Iowa Congressman David Young has been a vocal critic of this deeply flawed rule.

"This is good news. Today's court ruling on Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) reinforces what Iowans have been saying all along: this confusing and job-killing rule is a federal land grab. It hurts Iowa farmers, job creators and workers, communities, and private land owners," said Congressman Young.

Young continued, "We have now seen the U.S. judicial system block the rule from going forward. In the House of Representatives we have been leading the fight, using several legislative measures to try and stop this damaging rule. I will continue working with my colleagues in the House Appropriations Committee, on which I serve, and on the House floor to find a solution and stop this rule."

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