"I have long been concerned that current river management practices prioritize fish and wildlife over the protection of people and property."
"We've seen what happens when we fail to do that."
"Fixing that will be a top priority of mine throughout the development of a WRDA 2022 bill."
"We must ensure that Port Houston is fully supported in project financing through operations and maintenance."
"The port is a keystone of American critical infrastructure, whose value is especially critical in times of great national security threat."
"We must ensure that our area has the resources it needs to protect the Greater Houston and Galveston regions' manufacturing, retail, agriculture, business, energy, and military supply chains in Texas ..."
"I come before you to request that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers take up our delegation's request for taking on the assumption and maintenance of Project 11, the port's large-scale project to widen,..."
"I personally know far too well the devastating effects that hurricanes and large-scale flooding have on local economies and communities."
"Additionally, it is imperative that we discuss the need for full-fledged support for the gulf coast seawall barrier, commonly known as the Ike Dike."
"Studies show similar barrier systems to the one we are requesting have an almost immediate return on investment."
"More importantly, we must also protect the millions of lives who depend on our full embrace of all forms of disaster prevention and resilience."