Grace Napolitano

Well, to me this is where the organization can begin looking at all those aspects and begin to put them in perspective...

Thank you Mr. Chairman and thank you for the witnesses for being here today.

Because we talk about climate change, but we do not talk about the actual loss of above ground storage evaporation rates, and I think that should be part of the equation when we talk about that.

I just looked at and I introduced into the record, but I did not indicate what it really did...

I have no objection to the hearing and its emphasis, but the concern, however, remains that this hearing only looks at one side of the coin.

We need to look at the infrastructure because some statistics prove that we lose about something like 22 percent of the actual water to water main breaks.

Our role is to ensure that whatever law is passed... is good for the people that we represent.

it is estimated that drought costs $6 to $8 billion a year in the United States.

They are essential to this country and to the legislative process, and we need them back at work.

I am proud to cosponsor H.R. 3176, legislation sponsored by my colleague, Ranking Member Peter DeFazio.

I just think we need to have more input and more information to be able to make a more informed decision.

We need to continue to ensure that we have all of the parties represented, that we have the voices of those that sometimes don't speak.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant…

I might add that the town near the mine, Superior, opposes this bill, and I believe the mayor was recently recalled because he also opposed it. We have businesses and other entities supporting it. But the residents in the nearby areas…

My amendment is very simple. On page 25, after line 12, it adds a new section. Section 10, the savings clause, would require that there be no adverse impacts on water quantity and water quality in the development of this project. This…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (page 25, after line 12), add the following new section: SEC. 10. SAVINGS CLAUSE…

the issue of the States getting a fair share of their taxes, the funds that go into your user tax

The defunding by the appropriators of the Indian water rights settlement... is a serious issue that we need to maybe look at.

One of the ideas that has been bounced around is creating a fund to be able to help small communities.

We know that your WaterSMART program has been cut by 53 percent.

the intent of the program should be one that both Democrats and Republicans and others should support: a more coordinated effort by Federal agencies to support the actions of localities in the watershed.

Well, they have been ignored for decades, and that is one of the reasons why we think it is important.

I take great exception to that.

I would suggest that we start looking at water reuse, recycling, not only conservation but education.

And I understand. But certainly we would like to see what States are supporting.