Grace Napolitano: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First, let me extend Ranking Member Norton's regrets she would not be able to be here today.”

I believe this bill will restore the minimum levels of protections struck down by the conservative Supreme Court.

To me, the answer is clear. We should recognize the familiarity and workability of the historic Clean Water Act.

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

I believe the Supreme Court purposefully chose to substitute its own philosophy over decades-old, legally grounded efforts to protect water quality.