H.R. 135, introduced by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Linder), and cosponsored by a wide range of Members from both parties, creates a national commission to develop increased water supplies. The gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Linder) and his colleagues have properly recognized that drought is a national problem, not just a Western issue. This bill creates a process while adhering to States' rights to address this problem. I urge my colleagues to support this bill.
Ken Calvert: “H.R. 135, introduced by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Linder), and cosponsored by a wide range of Members from both…”
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Discussing H.R. 135, a bill to create a national commission for increased water supplies.
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