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Since 1973, American Rivers has protected wild rivers, restored damaged rivers, and conserved clean water for people and nature.

When this was passed back in the 1970s by Congress, if Congress would have passed a bill that is being interpreted the way it is now to stop any type of development or farming, those Members of Congress would have gotten thrown out on…

The Clean Water Act and many other environmental measures have been weaponized to stop people from doing most things.

The stone, sand and gravel industry urgently needs clarity and certainty regarding Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.

Each day that passes absent clarity by the Federal government on Sackett compliance is one more day that business and the environment are at risk.

To me, the answer is clear. We should recognize the familiarity and workability of the historic Clean Water Act.

I believe this bill will restore the minimum levels of protections struck down by the conservative Supreme Court.

I believe the Supreme Court purposefully chose to substitute its own philosophy over decades-old, legally grounded efforts to protect water quality.

Clean water was not always a partisan issue, and no issue has more support among American families than the protection of our nation's waters.

In my view, we get lost on questions of who is best suited to protect our water resources, rather than talking about the importance of rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands for current and future needs.

We should recognize the familiarity and workability of the historic Clean Water Act and get on with the preservation of the health of our economy as well as that of our communities.

I believe the Supreme Court purposely chose to substitute its own philosophy over decades-old, legally grounded efforts to protect water quality.

I remain committed to protecting clean water for more people, not less.

I believe the question of who should ultimately be responsible for protecting rivers, streams, and wetlands has become hyper-politicized.

I believe that every-State-go-it-alone approach is inconsistent with congressional intent on the Clean Water Act.

I thank my colleague, the gentleman from California, for his support of this very important bill, and I thank Mr. Hill for his outstanding leadership and for introducing this thoughtful legislation. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to…

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