Grace Napolitano: “The case for Federal investment is simple: we must use what we collect to maintain our ports to ensure and maintain…”

In my view, we get lost on questions of who is best suited to protect our water resources, rather than talking about the importance of rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands for current and future needs.

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.

the Supreme Court's decision makes it impossible for the country to achieve Congress's objective in passing the Clean Water Act

I thank our remarkable team at legislative counsel for putting all of these provisions into legislative text. I am fortunate to have some of the best water leaders in the country in my district and southern California who provided valuable…