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Now I am joining the ranking member of the full committee and several other of my Republican colleagues to express our concerns about this administration's actions on their proposed rules.

I do believe it is important to take the time to look back, to reflect, to take a look at our successes.

I can say unequivocally that the Clean Water Act actually is transformative.

I am very concerned that this Administration plans to issue a similar rule that would once again place unnecessary burdens on the communities, farmers, businesses, and industries who rely on clean water.

There's also no greater example of overreach under the Clean Water Act than with the regulatory nightmare of complying with and understanding the definition of a 'water of the United States' or 'WOTUS'.

Some States have used this authority to block meaningful infrastructure projects they are politically opposed to for reasons beyond Clean Water Act goals of water quality.

I am very concerned that this administration plans to issue a similar rule that would once again place unnecessary burdens on the communities, farmers, businesses, and industries who also rely on clean water.

Some States have used this authority to block meaningful infrastructure projects they are politically opposed to.

We must recognize that to move forward in achieving this goal, it is vital for Congress and the Federal Government to modernize and update the Clean Water Act.

The Clean Water Act has had great success in its 50 years protecting these waters in North Carolina and all around the country.

I appreciate your holding this hearing today.

The administrative State is difficult to operate in, and trying to find a way with a single lead to get all the agencies on the same page.

On May 21, 2023, NASCAR's All-Star Race will return to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first time in more than a quarter century. Since its inception in 1947, North Wilkesboro Speedway has hosted 93 NASCAR Cup races, and has attracted…

Democrat Governor Roy Cooper signed it into law in October 2021.

We have our public policy work cut out for us still, Madam Chairwoman, and while we have made strides, we have more strides to make.

It doesn't seem like that should be sound public policy, or it shouldn't be a sound policy outcome.

Is it accurate to say that when one bank terminates a customer's account through, 'de-risking,' it is not really de-risking at all, but it is re-risking?

So, the customer still needs to be banked regardless of the risk, correct?