I am proud of and excited about the work that we have done together and the things that we have accomplished in the previous Water Resources Development Acts.

It is crucial that we utilize the full expertise and resources of the Corps to complete this study before our next Water Resources Development Act in 2026.

Starting this process now will ensure that our Federal investments are proactive and timely.

This project widens and deepens the Houston Ship Channel, promoting global trade at the busiest port in the country by total tonnage.

to make our communities safer and more resilient through infrastructure investment; and two, to support economic growth through infrastructure investment.

I have asked for language to ensure the Corps' continued focus on completing the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study.

This critical project will impact not just the Houston region but the entire country.

The Waterloo Greenway project in Austin is restoring Waller Creek, a water way through downtown Austin, which connects Ladybird Lake with the beautiful Waterloo Park.

Increasing the authorization for Section 5138 from $80 million to $150 million will enable the Army Corps to reach their goals, not only in Austin but also for other worthy projects.

I thank the distinguished gentleman from Connecticut for yielding. He is long serving and longstanding, and I have been together with Mr. Larson on this issue it has to be two decades, and I can only thank him for realizing that people…

Oil and gas for the next 20, 30, 40 years of my lifetime is not going anywhere.

Imagine how energy prices will continue to rise for our constituents as this Administration continues to block offshore energy production.

These decisions have far-reaching implications for consumers, states, industry operators across the country, and our national security.

This is just another example of unelected bureaucrats telling Alaskans that they know better than the state's elected leaders.

No one on the planet produces energy cleaner and safer than American oil and gas, especially the companies in my district.

This notion that we are going to replace energy and oil and gas is a lie.

Higher costs for imported energy and job shortages from halted production loom large.

I can tell you on a firsthand account that this is the cleanest and safest I have seen Houston, actually, in my entire lifetime.