Grace Napolitano: “I rise in support of H.R. 135. This legislation, as explained by my colleague, would establish the 21st Century Water…”

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…

I oppose the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bean). The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

I am pleased to join my great Ranking Member Larsen and thank the gentleman for the kind accolades; Chairman Graves; my friend, Chairman Rouzer; and members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in bringing the conference…

In my view, we get lost on questions of who is best suited to protect our water resources, rather than talking about the importance of rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands for current and future needs.