Grace Napolitano: “Yes, thank you, Mr. Chairman.”

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

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.