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WOTUS

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New WOTUS Rule is Welcome News for Iowa Farmers

Joni Ernst: I’ve introduced the Define WOTUS Act to make a reasonable definition for WOTUS – just like this new rule – permanent and to provide more predictability and workability.

Ernst, Grassley, and Reynolds Respond to Rollback of WOTUS

Iowa’s U.S. Senators Joni Ernst, Chuck Grassley, and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds praised the redefining of Waters of the United States that rolls back Obama-era WOTUS regulations.

Ernst Asks EPA Administrator About Efforts To Eliminate Burdensome Regulations

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt on his efforts to roll back harmful rules and regulations.

Trump Administration Moves to Rescind Waters of the U.S.

The Trump Administration announces a withdrawal from the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, Iowa Republicans respond to the news.

Members of Iowa’s Congressional Delegation Urge Trump to Scrap WOTUS Rule

Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, Rod Blum, Steve King and David Young sent a joint letter to President-elect Donald Trump urging him to scrap the EPA’s WOTUS rule.

Ernst Bill to Eliminate WOTUS Rule Passes Senate

Joni Ernst: “Today’s passage to scrap the expanded WOTUS rule is a major win for our hardworking farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and small businesses.”