David Rouzer: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Again, I thank each of you for being here today.”

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.

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.

The permit review process can take over a year.