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Shuster-Gosar Bill Rejecting EPA Water Grab Passes the House

Statement

Date: May 12, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Environment Federal, State and Local Relations

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1732, the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act, by a vote of 261-155:

"Today the House passed critical legislation and pushed back against the continued regulatory overreach of this administration by rejecting the WOTUS proposed rule.

"This terrible agency proposal would have disastrous effects and economic consequences for agriculture, small business and municipalities throughout the country. Trying to extort precious water resources and seize control over more of Arizona's water is an infringement on state water rights and also undermines the federal-state partnership that has been incredibly successful to date. The EPA wanted this fight and today, the House hit back with bipartisan support."


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