Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I will note that you are exempt until you are not exempt. I rise in support of H.J. Res. 27. This is a very important and crucial resolution that we pass. There is no greater example of bureaucratic overreach under the Clean Water Act than the longstanding regulatory ordeal of understanding and complying with the definition of ``waters of the United States,'' or WOTUS, as we call it. Despite the benefits of the Clean Water Act, its history has been wrought with the tortured past stemming from regulatory headaches and overreach from bureaucrats, all because Congress never defined what a ``navigable water'' is. Many times, this combination has led to uncertainty for individuals and the more formally regulated communities. The reality is, this resolution is only necessary because of the Biden administration's decision to publish a new definition of ``waters of the United States'' under the Clean Water Act. It is very important that Congress ensures this overreaching definition has no force. Now, in my mind, regulations should carry out the intent of the law in a simple, easily understood, and transparent manner, leaving no wiggle room for any bureaucrat to substitute their own biases and hijack the process. Unfortunately, that is not the case with this new WOTUS rule. Put simply, this rule is the equivalent of a nuclear warhead aimed right at our farmers, communities, homebuilders, roadbuilders, and private property owners, among many others.…”