Cassidy Pushes to Stop Obama Administration Regulatory Power

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Today, Congressman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) applauded the passage of the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act, H.R. 5078, to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers from developing or implementing a proposed rule to redefine "waters of the United States," broadening their regulation of waters and wetlands under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Specifically, H.R. 5078 will uphold existing federal-state partnerships by prohibiting the EPA and the Corps from developing, finalizing, adopting, implementing, applying, administering, or enforcing the proposed rule to redefine "waters of the United States" under the CWA.

Dr. Cassidy recently participated in a Senate Energy and Public Works Field Briefing with Senator David Vitter, in New Orleans, on EPA's Proposed Waters Rule to discuss the impact of Waters Rule on Louisiana. This could mean increased regulatory costs, less economic development, fewer jobs for hardworking Louisianans, and perpetual litigation and exorbitant penalties.

Dr. Cassidy issued the following comment:

"The Obama Administration once again wants to bypass Congress to expand their federal regulatory power. They think they know best how people should be using their property. Expanding the Obama Administration's authority over our waters and wetlands means property owners and local governments could have less say in decisions affecting them. It could also increase energy costs and threaten jobs. Preserving Americans' decision-making power is a priority."

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