Political Quotes

“Madam President, I thank Ranking Member Vitter and Senator Cornyn for the discussion of section 1046(a) in the WRRDA conference report. I agree with their understanding and interpretation of this section and wish to address the importance of this provision. In my home State, which is currently facing a historic drought, it is critical that the Corps examine its reservoir operations to increase flexibility so that it can better meet all of the State's water needs, including agriculture, municipal uses, and the environment. Unfortunately, in California, the Corps does not look often enough at how it can better operate its reservoirs to meet multiple needs. This provision does not change the authorized purpose of any reservoir and paragraph (6), ``Effects of subsection,'' makes this clear. The provision simply creates a more transparent process under existing law so that Congress and local communities can work with the Corps to improve management of Federal reservoirs that provide important benefits to local communities. ACF and ACT River Systems”