John Sarbanes: “And you have an estimate for the reconstruction that was $30 billion, roughly speaking.”

Each of which--each of which--would hamper EPA's ability to regulate air pollution and, unfortunately, continues this Republican agenda of putting Big Oil interests over the interests of the public.

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

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.

I hope that today's hearing is the first step in continuing that legacy of strong bipartisan support for the Chesapeake Bay in this Congress.