Grace Napolitano

I was pleased that the Biden administration recommended sufficient funds to complete a dam safety project at Whittier Narrows in my district.

When I see a policy like WRDA that protects people's lives and livelihoods, provides for quick and effective responses in the event of disasters, and makes sure that people aren't overpaying for their utilities, that's a policy that I can…

California in 2021 was the second driest year recorded, spanning more than 100 years since we have been keeping records.

We need to ensure that our communities are resilient to meet the challenges ahead, and New York City needs help to prevent Hurricane Ida's tragedies from repeating themselves.

Well, then, Mr. Connor, I am glad you are bringing your experience of Western water issues to the Corps.

This local perspective is key to helping our communities achieve the desired outcomes, and ensuring the Corps' expertise is accessible to all those who seek it.

This infrastructure that we have throughout our Nation is aging. We know that. We absolutely have to continue to invest, I believe, in clean drinking water and watersheds to protect water quality.

I urge my colleagues to support these efforts to reinforce the progress we've made on the Great Lakes and protect our drinking water infrastructure.

Thank you very much, Ms. Plaskett. We understand the issues that the Territories have, and we are trying to work with them to see what we can do to help out.

a once-in-a-generation window of opportunity to deliver water resources infrastructure programs and projects that will positively impact the lives of communities across this great nation.

Last year, the Congress approved, and the president signed into law, the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

I am pleased that our first hearing of the year is on the development of further legislation to benefit our nation's economy, its environment, and the well-being of communities in every one of our congressional districts.

Thank you, Mr. Sessions. You submitted a letter. We will include it in the record, as requested.

This committee has been successful in enacting a WRDA every two years because our members recognize how critical the Corps' work is to meeting the unique water resource needs of our communities.

Access to public recreational space can improve physical and mental health and foster a love of the outdoors and conservation in our youth.

I want to recognize Chairmen Yucupicio and Seki, and honor them because they are part of the conversation to improve the partnership between the Corps and the Tribes.

I support the full inclusion of the SHORRE Act in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022.

Thank you for your testimony, Mr. Case, and I understand what climate change is doing to all of the United States.

I would now ask unanimous consent that the following documents be part of today's hearing record...

Thank you very much, General Spellmon. That was very nicely put.

Pascua Yaqui and Red Lake, you're part of the conversation to improve the partnership between the Corps and tribes in addressing historic needs, you made valuable suggestions on improving partnerships, including appointing tribal liaisons…

Time is up, Mr. Mast. Your time is up, sir.

We are currently developing our fifth consecutive, bipartisan, WRDA bill.

The West is facing serious water supply challenges due to the drought.

Authorizing the Coastal Texas Study and the Port of Houston policy requests is in our national security interest and our national economic interest.