Grace Napolitano: “Do you support this recently passed legislation? It is California's Senate bill.”

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

We should recognize the familiarity and workability of the historic Clean Water Act and get on with the preservation of the health of our economy as well as that of our communities.

We hear they want more protection now.

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