Meuser Applauds President Trump for Rescinding Obama-era "Rain Tax" Executive Order

September 16, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement after President Trump rescinded an Obama-era Executive Order that has been used to impose costly stormwater management fees, otherwise known as the "rain tax," on residents and businesses in Luzerne County. “Since coming to Congress in 2019, I have worked to find a solution to the burdensome rain tax imposed on families and businesses in Luzerne County. Unfortunately, the Biden Administration was unwilling to consider any changes. President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin listened to our concerns and took action. Congressman Rob Bresnahan has been a strong advocate in this effort and made the difference in moving this issue forward," said Congressman Meuser. "Today’s action is a major step toward finally providing relief to the people of Luzerne County. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection must now acknowledge the termination of this Obama-era executive order and abide by the President’s action by adjusting the stormwater requirements that have driven these costly fees.”