MO HCR21

Missouri General Assembly urges the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule expanding the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act

The proposed federal rule would expand jurisdiction by an estimated 3%, potentially requiring 1,400 additional permits and imposing nearly $220 million in additional costs on farmers, businesses, and homeowners

The resolution argues the EPA and Army Corps have exceeded their authority as determined by multiple U.S. Supreme Court decisions, usurping powers reserved to states under the Tenth Amendment

Missouri cites its own 2013 Multipurpose Water Resource Act and Clean Water Commission rules as evidence that states can adequately regulate water resources without expanded federal oversight

The Chief Clerk is directed to send copies of this resolution to the EPA Administrator, Army Corps Commanding General, and Missouri's congressional delegation