Grace Napolitano: “I was pleased to join Chairman DeFazio, Congressman Don Young, and Congressman John Katko in introducing H.R. 1497.”

I claim the time in opposition, though I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 213, noes 205, not voting 14, as follows: [Roll No. 101] AYES--213…

The Clean Water Act was specifically enacted as a Federal-State partnership. Today, EPA has approved 47 States to implement the point source discharge program under section 402 of the Clean Water Act. Their status as coregulators makes…

Each day that passes absent clarity by the Federal government on Sackett compliance is one more day that business and the environment are at risk.