H.R.7023 — Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act

House Roll Call

H.R.7023

Roll 101 • Congress 118, Session 2 • Mar 21, 2024 5:09 PM • Result: Passed

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BillH.R.7023 — Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act
Vote questionOn Passage
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultPassed
TotalsYea 213 / Nay 205 / Present 0 / Not Voting 14
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R211107
D220407
I0000

Research Brief

On Passage

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 7023 - Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act

The Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act (HR 7023) aims to streamline and enhance the permitting process for projects requiring Clean Water Act (CWA) permits, particularly those related to infrastructure and development. The bill seeks to address delays and uncertainties in the permitting process that can hinder economic growth and environmental protection.

Key Provisions:

  • Establishment of Timelines: The bill mandates specific timelines for the review and issuance of CWA permits, ensuring that decisions are made within a set period to reduce bureaucratic delays.
  • Increased Transparency: It requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide clearer guidance and communication regarding permitting requirements and processes.
  • Public Engagement: The bill emphasizes the importance of public participation in the permitting process, ensuring stakeholders have opportunities to provide input while balancing the need for timely project approvals.

Funding and Authorities: While the bill does not allocate specific funding, it empowers the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to implement the new timelines and transparency measures. It also encourages the use of existing resources to facilitate the permitting process.

Affected Programs and Agencies: The primary agencies impacted by this legislation are the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which oversee the CWA permitting process. The bill also indirectly affects state and local agencies involved in environmental regulation and project implementation.

Beneficiaries and Regulation: The bill primarily benefits project developers, including those in construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors, by providing a more predictable permitting timeline. Additionally, it aims to enhance environmental protections by ensuring that public concerns are adequately addressed during the permitting process.

Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 7023 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for further consideration. The timeline for potential enactment will depend on the committee’s review and subsequent legislative actions.

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Yea (213)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (205)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • No

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Not Voting (14)

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Not Voting

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Not Voting

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Not Voting

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Not Voting