Congressman David G. Valadao Cosponsors Resolution Supporting the Navigable Waters Protection Rule

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David G. Valadao signed on as an original co-sponsor of a resolution to support the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. This rule revised the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule that imposed unnecessarily burdensome regulations on farms and businesses. The resolution, introduced today by Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), also expresses that clean water is a national priority.

In 2015, WOTUS expanded the authority of the federal government, placing the majority of water in the United States under federal regulation. This overreach of the federal government negatively impacted farmers, ranchers, and businesses prior the replacement of this rule in 2020. The Navigable Waters Protection Rule provides state and local governments greater authority in managing their water sources by removing certain waters from federal regulation. 

“As a lifelong farmer, I know firsthand the challenges government overreach places on the day-to-day operations of farms and businesses,” said Congressman Valadao. “It is critical Congress affirms the importance of prioritizing clean water and defends the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. This commonsense rule protects the quality of American waters and lands while ensuring the prosperity of farms and businesses.”

The resolution can be found here.

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