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Derrick Van Orden: “Under this new [Wocus] rule, about 85% of the waterways in…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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Rep. Van Orden Speaks on Biden WOTUS Rule in Subcommittee Hearing

Published | Video Starts at 00:35

This bill would be more aptly named Woke us, as it's mostly confusing, partially nonsensical, not based in science, and will cause many more negative unintended consequences than I believe the Biden administration has contemplated. Under this new [Wocus] rule, about 85% of the waterways in my congressional district will be subject to EPA oversight. In some places in my district would actually harm the environment. I'm going to tell you exactly why. Several of my farmers are pioneers in environmental stewardship. (00:35–00:44)

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Asserts that 85% of waterways in his district will fall under EPA oversight due to the Wocus rule.

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