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Grace Flores Napolitano is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 32nd congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on various issues including mental health, water resources, and environmental protection throughout her tenure. Napolitano has been an advocate for policies aimed at improving the quality of life for her constituents and addressing pressing social issues. Her legislative efforts often emphasize the importance of sustainable practices and mental health awareness.
Mr. Chair, I include in the Record letters in opposition to H.R. 7023, including a letter from 49 organizations expressing concern that legislation containing several misguided attacks on clean water in the Clean Water Act puts polluter…
Mr. Chairman, I include in the Record a copy of the Statement of Administration Policy in opposition to H.R. 7023, which states that this legislation will ``weaken the Clean Water Act, remove protections for waterways that are vital to the…
Mr. Chair, 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.
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. 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. Now is the worst time to…
Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Bergman). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Garamendi The Acting…
Mr. Chairman, this amendment clarifies that nothing in this act affects the existing ban on oil and gas drilling in the Great Lakes. Legislation banning the issuing of new drilling permits in the Great Lakes was passed in 2005 with support…
Mr. Chair, I oppose the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bean). The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.
Mr. Speaker, I was absent for votes due to testing positve for COVID-19. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 236 and ``nay'' on rollcall No. 237. PERSONAL EXPLANATION
Madam Speaker, I was absent for votes due to testing positive for COVID-19. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 233, ``nay'' on rollcall No. 234 and ``yea`` on rollcall No. 235. PERSONAL EXPLANATION
Mr. Speaker, I was absent for votes due to testing positive for COVID-19. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 232, passage of S.J. Res. 11.
Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 1, particularly division C, which was introduced in the House as H.R. 1152, and was marked up by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with strong opposition from my Democratic…
In this letter, the States highlight how this legislation will undermine States' ability to protect water quality within their States, and erode five decades of successful, cooperative federalism. Mr. Chair, I strongly oppose H.R. 1, the…
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