Grace Napolitano: “I certainly stand ready to work with my colleagues as we proceed with drafting transportation program authorization…”

I urge my colleagues on both sides to vote ``no'' on this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

This amendment clarifies that nothing in this act affects the existing ban on oil and gas drilling in the Great Lakes. Legislation banning the issuing of new drilling permits in the Great Lakes was passed in 2005 with support from both…

I remain committed to protecting clean water for more people, not less.

I believe the question of who should ultimately be responsible for protecting rivers, streams, and wetlands has become hyper-politicized.