Grace Napolitano: “I have a letter to insert into the record from the International Union of Operating Engineers.”

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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

Each day that passes absent clarity by the Federal government on Sackett compliance is one more day that business and the environment are at risk.