WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 13, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that stops the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) harmful Waters of the United States (WOTUS) proposed rule that would give the federal government authority to regulate nearly all bodies of water in the United States.
“Federalizing all waters, including waters that are privately owned or under a state’s jurisdiction, is an unprecedented power grab by the EPA. This bipartisan legislation recognizes the rights of Michigan farmers, property owners, and local governments and takes a stand against federal overreach. We can have responsible policies to protect our nation’s waters without a vast expansion of the federal government’s power,” said Walberg.
Congressman Walberg serves on the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. In addition, he serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. For more information on Walberg’s work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov
