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Jeff Denham is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 10th congressional district from 2013 to 2019. He previously served in the California State Senate and the California State Assembly. Denham is known for his work on issues related to agriculture, veterans, and immigration reform. During his time in Congress, he was involved in various legislative efforts, including efforts to address the drought in California and to support military families.
Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa). Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Chair, in rising to support my colleague, Mr. Denham, on this amendment, I note that the California State Water Board is contemplating their next…
Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. McClintock). The reservoir resides in his district. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from California for bringing this amendment to the floor. The…
Mr. Chairman, this amendment prevents a huge water grab by the State of California from farmers and communities in California's Central Valley. Under Sacramento's new plan, residents and farmers, alike, will suffer skyrocketing rates that…
Mr. Chair, the gentleman talks about a compromise. I will not compromise and allow our people to go without water, people that have no drinking water, only to have FEMA come in and bring bottled water. I will not shut down our farms. That…
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk, amendment No. 26. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 38, line 21, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by…
Mr. Chairman, California continues to suffer devastating water shortages and inadequate clean drinking water. We must build new water storage. My amendment would simply transfer $2 million into the Water Infrastructure Finance and…
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in support, not only of this rule, but on the underlying bill. It is time to get something done around here. Both parties have failed to address this issue for decades now; we finally…
Mr. Speaker, I missed votes due to an extraordinary circumstances. Had I been present, I would have voted ``Nay'' on rollcall No. 277 and ``Yea'' on rollcall No. 278. ____________________
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 30, strike lines 15 and 16 and insert the following: (1) by striking paragraph (3) and…
Mr. Chairman, the Denham-Costa amendment makes permanent authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to enter cost recovery agreements for evaluation and processing of permits for public utility, natural gas companies, and railroad…
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Denham). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 8 Offered by Ms. Esty of Connecticut…
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, although I rose in…
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