Grace Napolitano: “I would like to submit a letter, Mr. Chairman, for the record from the Los Angeles mayor, Eric Garcetti.”

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.

I believe the question of who should ultimately be responsible for protecting rivers, streams, and wetlands has become hyper-politicized.

For over 50 years, the Federal-State partnership created by the Clean Water Act has allowed communities to enjoy clean water and has given businesses the certainty they need to create jobs and spur economic growth. Yet, if this amendment…

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