John Sarbanes: “We are right now at--we are implementing the Safe Drinking Water Act standard-setting process as it is established.”

Congress gave EPA this role more than 50 years ago under the Clean Air Act and reaffirmed that responsibility in 2005 under the Energy Policy Act.

The health of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed can only continue to improve through robust Federal, state, and local partnerships.

It's a national environmental treasure. It's a regional economic engine. It's been one of my top priorities since I've come to Congress.

We would like to thank Rep. Sarbanes for introducing this important piece of bipartisan legislation