"Congresswoman Luria has legislation to reauthorize and increase funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program."
"Congressman Heck has legislation to authorize a program for Puget Sound."
"Congresswoman Speier has legislation to address pollution issues in the San Francisco Bay."
"The Trump administration has proposed drastically cutting funding for the Geographic Programs and the NEP."
"I appreciate the efforts of my colleagues to prioritize and fund these programs."
"Thank you for holding this important and timely hearing."
"This is just one component of our region's ongoing Great Lakes restoration needs, with continued support also needed to prevent nutrient pollution that causes harmful algal bloom and halt the threaten..."
"In closing, I must say it is an honor to come before the Committee and provide written testimony to discuss these important issues."
"Can you describe, in more detail, what actions have been taken, and the agreements reached between regulators and farmers to achieve this significant reduction?"
"Despite significant investment of state, regional and even private funds, fully restoring the tidal wetlands of the San Francisco Bay cannot be accomplished without additional federal funding."
"I urge you to continue to support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative."
"It is unthinkable that companies continue to get away with a scheme to underpay truck drivers, who are hardworking people."