Grace Napolitano: “On Tuesday, January 17, 2012, I was absent during rollcall vote No. 1. Had I been present, I would have voted…”

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

The stone, sand and gravel industry urgently needs clarity and certainty regarding Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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