On the recordMay 20, 2014
For Oklahoma our water navigational system is an essential part of our economy, allowing our local farmers and manufactures to ship goods all over the world. This legislation with zero earmarks takes a historical step in supporting our Nation's waterway systems while making critical policy reforms. This bill does exactly what I came to Congress to do. It cuts red tape, reduces burdensome bureaucracy, increases transparency, and, most importantly, strengthens our economy. Chairman Shuster and Ranking Member Rahall have done an incredible job in helping shape this bipartisan legislation. I want to thank them and the rest of my colleagues on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for their hard work.





