John Sarbanes: “New snakes slither out daily, but doubtless many will remain hidden until long after the measure is enacted into law.”

Thank you very much. And I appreciate you talking about the data, the importance of collecting information on where the shortages are.

Without the strong and continued investment the EPA has requested for the Chesapeake Bay Program in fiscal year 2024, the risk is we could jeopardize decades of work in collaboration towards the Bay's restoration.

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.

This is an important function that our committee plays. We take it seriously.