Grace Napolitano: “First, I would like to commend the Bureau of Reclamation and USGS for rightly prioritizing Title XVI water reuse…”

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

It is imperative we work to address the climate change to protect our water supplies and increase the presence of regional, large-scale water projects for the benefit of the future U.S. climate change.

There must be continuous funding to grow, construct, maintain, and operate these facilities.