"In WRDA 2024, I am requesting a feasibility study of the Spring Lake Project recommended in the East St. Louis and Vicinity Ecosystem Restoration and Flood Damage Reduction Project report."
"By adding stormwater management to the existing scope of water and wastewater infrastructure assistance, the Army Corps of Engineers will have increased ability to remedy flooding issues as they arise..."
"The Mississippi River also serves as a vital waterway to growers and producers in my congressional district, allowing them to get their goods to market."
"I request that we adjust funding levels to ensure that the Federal Government continues to cover 100 percent of the cost of the seven inland waterways construction and major rehabilitation projects."
"This part of my district also happens to be 95 percent Black, and I think it is not an accident that we have allowed these unacceptable conditions to continue in poor communities of color."
"I have admired, too, how your agency has been responsible for coordinating interagency efforts to restore the Great Lakes as well."
"I would love to have your commitment today to tapping someone on your team to help drive this process in the community and help us to get these needed funds to where they need to be."
"It is great to be with you, thank you for making time to be here."
"I am very proud to be a cosponsor of that legislation."
"We appreciate your consideration of the immense positive impact SNAP has on the lives of millions of Americans as well as its beneficial impact on the national economy and our nation's long-term finan..."
"I really want to put on record how incredibly important it is...that we continue to prioritize housing as we see the housing crisis across this country."
"I look forward to helping to ensure our veterans have access to the highest quality and affordable healthcare."