Grace Napolitano: “In closing, I must say it is an honor to come before the Committee and provide written testimony to discuss these…”

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.

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

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

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.