I look forward to continuing this tradition and working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass another WRDA bill this year.

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

I urge the Committee to expand the scope of the Harmful Algal Bloom Demonstration program authorized in the WRDA 2020.

I am proud to submit my priorities for South Carolina to the Committee for consideration as you craft a responsible and effective Water Resources Development Act for 2024.

These bills have been bipartisan and consensus-based, ensuring consistency and certainty.

I look forward to working with you to address those.

WRDA is one of the most important pieces of legislation we work to draft and pass here in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Let's hope that we do.

I look forward to working once again with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to continue the important tradition of passing a WRDA bill every two years.

Mitigation efforts are incredibly important in terms of preventing property loss; helps to mitigate costs in the National Flood Insurance Program, et cetera, et cetera.

Reliable water navigation systems allow for the safe and efficient shipping of cargo, fueling our economy.

I thank the gentlelady.

Every 2 years since 2014, Congress has passed a bipartisan, consensus WRDA bill into law, helping communities across the country.

The best way to combat erosion and enhance mitigation efforts is to have a clear understanding of our coasts.

Levees protect homes and businesses from flooding.

WRDA is a critical legislative vehicle to meet the water resources needs in our communities nationwide.

Today's hearing marks the second in a series of hearings this subcommittee is holding in preparation for the Water Resources Development Act of 2024.

Submissions for the Record by Hon. David Rouzer: Letter of December 13, 2023, to Hon. David Rouzer, Chairman.

It is nearly impossible to balance the budget when unelected bureaucrats issue costly rules and spend money without proper oversight.

D.C. must live within its means, it must recognize that economic success comes from unleashing the hard work of Americans.

I recommend a February 1 to January 31 fiscal year.

I do think they will help lend to a constructed debate.

do you have the political courage to do what needs to be done?

Americans across the country balance their budgets and ensure their spending is within their means, and it is past time the Federal Government does the same.

It takes discipline. It takes commitment and public service that we all signed up to be here for.