"Ensuring effective and reliable water infrastructure is vital to American families, to our businesses, to farms, and the economic development of our country."
"slow execution of contracts and confusing guidance documents have the very real risk of delaying critical transportation projects"
"I have long been concerned that the current river management incorrectly prioritizes fish and wildlife over the protection of people and property."
"there is simply no Congressional mandate or provided authority to take this action"
"the Administration's focus should be on enacting the legislation as written, not on pushing progressive policy proposals"
"Hon. Sam Graves, a Representative in Congress from the State of Missouri, and Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, opening statement."
"But, seriously, I want to thank my friend, Jared Huffman, for the work that we did on a bipartisan basis in the NDAA to help improve IUU enforcement actions."
"I am grateful to the Committee and the sponsor of this legislation, Congressman Sam Graves."
"Thank you for holding this hearing and allowing me to speak today."
"I need to give a shout out to my friend Jared Huffman, which I rarely do, but I want to take this opportunity."
"Thank you for today's hearing examining the financial solvency of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) and potential solutions."