Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed S.J. Res. 22, a joint resolution with the Senate to disapprove of an Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and Corps of Engineers rule governing Waters of the United States (WOTUS) known as “Clean Water Rule: Definition of ‘Waters of the United States.’”

“I was pleased to have the chance to support the disapproval of the rule today. If this rule didn’t hurt East Alabama’s landowners and farmers, it would be laughable. The rule actually gives the EPA control of puddles. It’s a perfect example of President Obama and the massive Federal government’s overreach into our everyday lives,” Rogers said.

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