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On the recordMay 15, 2023
It would be irresponsible to ignore innovation and other major changes that have occurred since Congress passed the Clean Water Act back in 1972.
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David Rouzer
Republican · North Carolina

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Rouzer emphasizes the need to update the Clean Water Act to reflect modern innovations.

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