The focus of today's hearing is painfully salient in New Jersey, a historically flood-prone State.
We can't ignore the fact that climate change is here today, it is affecting our homes and our livelihoods, and the federal government needs ...
This allows for full use of the trust fund, which is a positive step for ports infrastructure investment.
First, donor ports like the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, need to be permanently recognized as donor ports.
First, underserved communities often need federal assistance to conduct flood and storm damage reduction feasibility studies.
And, finally, there is a need for Congress to clarify through WRDA that natural infrastructure projects, such as coastal wetlands, should re...
It is our job in Congress to make the Government work for the people that we represent.
We have to move forward, and the best place to start is to provide all necessary authority to bring those studies and plans up to date.
These communication breakdowns are costly.
I urge the Committee to work with me to overcome any legislative barriers that stand in the way.
They deserve Federal authorities that do more than talk. They deserve action.