H.R. 7023 · 118TH CONGRESSHouse · Jan 12, 2026
Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act
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The House of Representatives voted down a proposed amendment to H.R. 7023, the Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act. This bill generally aims to reform and streamline the permitting process under the Clean Water Act. The specific amendment failed to gain enough support to be included in the final version of the legislation being considered by the chamber. The vote was notable for its bipartisan opposition. While no Democrats voted in favor of the amendment, the Republican conference was split, with 99 members voting for it and 115 voting against it. This internal division among the majority party, combined with unanimous Democratic opposition, led to the amendment's defeat by a wide margin. Because the amendment failed, the underlying text of H.R. 7023 remains unchanged by this specific proposal. The House continued its consideration of the broader bill, which seeks to provide more certainty for permit applicants and reduce regulatory delays for water infrastructure projects. Following this rejection, the House proceeded with further debate and voting on other potential amendments or the final passage of the bill. If the overall bill eventually passes the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.