I couldn't agree more with all that you said, but in particular with the need to address this issue and not just the issue of flooding in the Des Plaines River.

If you know that global climate change is going to lead to more torrential rainstorms and flooding, as you are describing, then let's do everything that we can at the local level, at the county level, at the district level, to try to avoid…

What we are hearing is an egregious example of shortcuts and skirting responsibilities with Foxconn.

I will say as far as logistics, yesterday O'Hare was kind of socked in because of the rains.

So saying that the 500-year flood is now at the level of the 100-year flood, it means that a flood that had a .2 percent probability of occurring in any given year is now five times more likely to occur.

Let me pause you for a second just to make sure, this is for me as much as for everyone else here.

The metaphor I was going to use is instead of ready, aim, fire, it seems like we did ready, fire, aim.

It is tough to see all that advancement and then kind of have to see a couple of steps backward that is happening upstream.

Thank you for explaining the threat of flooding in our district and how Foxconn development is poised to make the situation worse.

I want to thank the House Small Business Committee and Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez for allowing us to host today's field hearing here in Wheeling.

I will come back to it later, but part of it is during the assessment, the environmental impact studies, tell us what the impact will be so we can make the adjustments and maintain it.

So that is, I think, the emphasis, that we are seeing increased frequency and intensity in our storms.

The prior assumptions of what is an area with a 100-year flood possibility, a 100-year floodplain, is sort of antiquated at this point.

It seems that it is going to be increasingly important because businesses are facing a greater probability, an increasing risk not just of a chance of a flood but the significance of a flood.

When corners are cut on environmental reviews, our local communities pay the price.

These were decisions, shortcuts that were made, like the county decision to study assessing the likely consequences that might follow.

Thank you for illuminating the permitting process of the Foxconn project and laying out the shortcuts taken in environmental review.

there is a process that should have been followed.

If I can summarize, I am thinking of my background in business. It is assessment, it is analysis, and then it is decision-making.

Just to put an exclamation point on that issue, two years ago we saw Hurricane Harvey, 50 inches of rain in one location.

Transitioning servicemembers deserve our support as they move from military to civilian life.

Our legislation would codify the program into law for the next 5 years.

The Boots to Business program has helped more than 50,000 servicemembers and veterans bridge this gap.

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, though I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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