Define WOTUS Act

HR 1556, the "Define WOTUS Act," redefines which water bodies fall under federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction. It explicitly includes rivers, lakes, and wetlands connected to larger waterways, while excluding intermittent streams, groundwater, man-made ditches, and temporary water features like stormwater basins. The bill requires the Army Secretary to provide landowners with a binding, 60-day official ruling on whether waters on their property qualify as regulated "navigable waters." This directly affects property owners, developers, and farmers by clarifying regulatory boundaries and reducing uncertainty about federal water regulations.