So much of our society is dependent upon clean water: fishable, swimmable, drinkable, farmable.
I have served here a long time, 36 years. We made one major attempt at reauthorizing the Clean Water Act when Bud Shuster was the chair.
Clean water is a basic human need and a human right.
If the Act is to remain relevant and be successful for another 50 years, we must continue to fund its vital programs and enforce the law.
But I do want to just hark back to the threats. And the threats come because of litigation over the Trump 'dirty water rule,' and a conflict...
Experts predict that by the end of the century, hundreds of towns, cities, and villages across the United States and around the world will b...
This is an issue that I've worked on on a bipartisan basis, particularly with Representative Posey over the years.
Oversight of cargo preference laws is long overdue, and this hearing could not come at a better time.
These two bills will help in that.
Congress never intended for cars that have been modified from street use to race car track use to be regulated.
We really realize how much more we need to do.
In my view, reports from Inspectors General should be public.
If you are confirmed, will you commit to the timely public release of all semi-annual reports?
I hope you're confirmed, I'm planning to support you.
We are still, obviously, in terms of our shoreside facilities, which impact your workforce dramatically, way, way, way behind.
The Coast Guard is essential to protecting our marine environment, supporting the free flow of goods in our economy, keeping illegal drugs o...
For such a small service, the Coast Guard produces incredible results.
It's imperative that we support these military servicemembers who courageously serve the needs of the nation.
