Grace Napolitano: “Native Americans have been on the back of the bus for a long, long time in being able to get heard in many areas.”

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 99, noes 323, not voting 15, as follows: [Roll No. 99] AYES--99 Armstrong Arrington Babin Bacon Barr Bean (FL) Biggs…

The WRDA process provides a unique opportunity for Members to deliver Federal priorities and projects that guarantee consistent and ample clean drinking water, and even help constituents avoid devastating flooding.

House Democrats support including local input in the development of large-scale infrastructure projects directly affecting local communities. During committee consideration of this bill, we opposed attempts to curtail local input. This…

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.