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

the Clean Water Act has worked to improve the quality of our Nation's waterways.

When we do that, we each represent 850,000 people, that is what the executive branch is supposed to do, not run their own agenda.

Your attention to this matter is crucial and greatly appreciated.

The Supreme Court's ruling in Sackett v. EPA last year provided a decisive win for America's farmers, small businesses, and property owners.

Submissions for the Record by Hon. David Rouzer.

My first hearing on the waters of the U.S. was back in, I think, 1824.

We urge the Subcommittee to ensure the agencies are faithfully applying the Sackett decision, processing jurisdictional determinations efficiently, and being transparent with our members about how the post-Sackett regulatory regime is…

To me, the best approach when it comes to these novel technologies is for the CFTC to set clear, enforceable rules of the road while also knowing when to get out of the way and allow firms the flexibility to innovate.

On Roll Call No. 384, I mistakenly voted Noe when I intended to vote Aye. Amendment No. 20 Offered by Ms. Boebert The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on amendment No. 20, printed in part B of House…

For the first time since 1932, North Carolina will receive a new statue representing our State in the U.S. Capitol tomorrow. The late Reverend Billy Graham, Jr., was a very cherished Christian leader and an exemplary North Carolinian. I am…

Representative David Rouzer (R-NC) asked Deputy Administrator Brown during the hearing several questions about the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) proposed rule.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 524, a bill I introduced to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to create an exemption for certain shoreline borrow sites. This legislation, which passed the…

I was outraged when I learned that the U.S. State Department... approved a visit for members of the Cuban regime's Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

First of all, the Cuban regime's operatives are not 'counterparts' to members of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Although I claimed the time in opposition, I did, of course, note that I am not opposed. I support this amendment offered by my colleague from California (Mr. Garamendi) as it furthers the purpose of the underlying legislation by offering…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

This amendment would help provide Congress with useful information on the staffing needs for processing Clean Water Act permits. Ensuring the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers have the necessary resources to issue permits combined with the…

I don't think I have ever heard so much nonsense in such a short period of time. As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 7023, the Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting…

This bill provides energy predictability and certainty that our utilities, energy, manufacturing, and agricultural industries need to succeed, which are so critical to American greatness in energy, food production, and the manufacturing…

I am proud to be a cosponsor of this bill authored by my good friend from California, Ken Calvert. This legislation provides additional security assistance to ensure Israel, our greatest Middle Eastern ally, survives the most significant…

I see my friend and colleague, Dusty Johnson, here. Dusty and I serve as cochairs of the Supply Chain Caucus here on the House side.

It is not just goods for sale, it is also humanitarian aid.

WRDA is the most important piece of legislation that most Americans have never heard of.