David Rouzer: “These disasters pose an important question to Congress: what can we do to help prevent future flooding?”

Thank you, Chairman Rouzer and Ranking Member Napolitano, for convening this important hearing.

Your attention to this matter is crucial and greatly appreciated.

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 permit review process can take over a year.