David Rouzer: “In my home State of North Carolina alone, there is a documented need of $11 billion for clean water projects.”

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

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.

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