"It is more effective and less costly to prevent pollution than to clean up pollution."
"A State-by-State, do-it-alone approach was, quote, 'inadequate in every vital aspect,' end quote."
"After the Sackett decision, the robust Federal protections for our Nation's waters have been eliminated for more than 50 percent of wetlands and up to 70 percent of streams."
"Passing the Clean Water Act of 2023, a bill I introduced in partnership with Ranking Member Napolitano, would restore the historic, bipartisan protections that the Sackett decision removed."
"To make broad statements that projects are getting killed every day because of WOTUS does not actually line up with the facts."
"It just seems to me, returning to a pre-Sackett system of uniform Federal protections would be better than a patchwork approach."
"If we are looking at ways in which the Federal Election Commission can be more effective, Representative Fitzpatrick and I have a bipartisan bill called the Restoring Integrity to America's Elections ..."
"Social Security is more than a lifeline. It really is a promise we make to the American people."
"The third bill, H.R. 8956, the Uniform Credentials for IHS Providers Act of 2024, introduced by Congressman Newhouse."
"I am just proud to be a part of this and look forward to not only accomplishing these important steps, but much, much more."
"opening statement"
"I applaud the tireless work of the transportation safety advocates who help hold Congress and the administration to account as we work to make our roadways safer."
