Banks: Include WOTUS Repeal in Conference Committee Farm Bill
Washington,
June 29, 2018
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today called for his amendment to permanently repeal the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, and reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), to be included in the upcoming conference farm bill that will reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of the legislation. “I am disappointed that the Senate failed to include a repeal of the burdensome WOTUS rule in its version of the farm bill,” said Banks. “Farmers, agriculture producers and every single landowner deserve clarity and relief from this EPA power grab. ### Interested members of the media may contact Andrea Palermo at andrea.palermo@mail.house.gov. |