Let's talk about the main thing. The main thing here is the economy, the state of the economy.

I've been working on the War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act...

Mr. Speaker, I am happy to rise in support of S. 1098, the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act. I am the author of the House version of this bill and have introduced it every Congress since the 115th, always with a Republican…

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.

I appreciate your holding this hearing today.

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 rely on clean water.

the Biden Administration has largely relied on executive action to advance its radical agenda.

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

The reason that we have the PFAS problem is because they are so biopersistent.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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