Grace Napolitano: “I do urge my colleagues to support this legislation. It is critical to help Texas preserve such a national treasure that…”

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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

I reiterate the invitation for you to visit the 31st Congressional District in California again.

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