Grace Napolitano: “Now is not the time to weaken federal and state efforts to protect our nation's waters.”

Clean water was not always a partisan issue, and no issue has more support among American families than the protection of our nation's waters.

The WRDA process provides a unique opportunity for Members to deliver Federal priorities and projects that guarantee consistent and ample clean drinking water, and even help constituents avoid devastating flooding.

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

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