Today marks a monumental day for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, the effects of which will transcend generations. The Lumbee have fought tirelessly for decades to achieve full recognition by the U.S. Congress. Today, that day has…

I rise, in fact, in support of the amendment No. 8 offered by my colleague from California (Mr. Peters), as it would allow the United States section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, or IBWC as they call it, to receive…

listening to our friends on the other side of the aisle reminds me of what one of my favorite Presidents of the United States said, Mr. Reagan. He said: You know, our friends on the other side of the aisle, they know so much that just…

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2390, the Maritime Supply Chain Security Act, takes a critical step toward strengthening our port infrastructure and national security by expanding the eligible use of the port infrastructure development program to…

I fully support the PLUS Act, stating that the legislation will protect veterans from fraud, abuse, and bad actors.

I was unavoidably detained and therefore missed two votes. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 424 and YEA on Roll Call No. 422. ____________________

It is imperative that the regulatory framework under the Clean Water Act works as Congress intended it to work.

The CWA is a potent weapon.

NAHB stands ready to work with you and members of the Subcommittee to achieve thoughtful, effective policies.

They don't know if they are breaking the law. They don't know if they are going to be able to feed their families.

regulations should be simple and easy to follow.

The permit review process can take over a year.

I am going to advocate incredibly strongly for my farmers and yours to make sure that they can feed the world.

The Clean Water Act was never envisioned for the Federal Government to have control over every ditch and mud puddle.

Passing the Clean Water Act of 2023, a bill I introduced in partnership with Ranking Member Napolitano, would restore the historic, bipartisan protections that the Sackett decision removed.

the Clean Water Act has worked to improve the quality of our Nation's waterways.

There is no greater example of bureaucratic overreach than the nightmare of complying with and understanding the definition of a 'water of the United States' or 'WOTUS.'

Submissions for the Record by Hon. David Rouzer.

Safeguarding the environment and building homes do not have to be mutually exclusive.

When we do that, we each represent 850,000 people, that is what the executive branch is supposed to do, not run their own agenda.

I remain concerned about the lack of transparency and lack of consistency with which this revised definition has been implemented.

we must have environmental protection and economic development--this critical balance that protects the environment without unnecessarily hampering our economy and private property rights.

My first hearing on the waters of the U.S. was back in, I think, 1824.

Your attention to this matter is crucial and greatly appreciated.