It is evident that California produces enough water. The problem is the infrastructure to store it.

It appears that the immediate thing that could be done to make the situation better is operations, but there is definitely need for long-term infrastructure.

You could be doing so much better with the infrastructure that you have if you didn't have all the impediments to operation.

I think that could really help.

This could be solved. The state of California, God, nature produces enough water to meet all your needs.

This is disappointing, and I will say it is unacceptable and telling of how much they disregard the importance of this hearing, of congressional oversight, and the need to change the status quo.

It is very important for Members of Congress to get out and spend time with the men and women whose lives are directly affected by Federal policies.

It is frustrating that this problem can't get solved because it could stretch into the neighboring states as well.

The only way I have found to get their attention is through the strings of the purse.

Unfortunately, they chose not to attend today. Instead, the Interior Department chose to submit testimony in writing and in opposition to both bills without being here to answer questions.

Your forests are overgrown and choked with understory brush, leaving them tinder dry as they wait to burn.

The Biden administration put out a plan on the Colorado system and said that they need to cut 2.1 million acre-feet from the Colorado River.

I thank the chairwoman. Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for considering my bill, H.R. 693.

The VACANT Act is a straightforward and common sense piece of legislation that will strengthen congressional oversight of the Veterans Health Administration's leadership selection process and ultimately improve care for veterans.

There is tremendous upside potential, and I hope that we can work in a bipartisan manner.

Public access to our public lands is crucial. All Americans should be able to get outdoors, recreate, and enjoy the beauty of our country.

I have gotten more questions from constituents about access to public lands.

For the American public to be able to use American lands, for us to be good stewards of the public lands.