Lizzie Fletcher: “In Texas' 7th Congressional District, which I have the privilege to represent, we're seeing some of the earliest effects…”

This project widens and deepens the Houston Ship Channel, promoting global trade at the busiest port in the country by total tonnage.

Thank you very much, and thanks to Chairman Latta and Ranking Member Matsui for convening today's hearing.

This critical project will impact not just the Houston region but the entire country.

I am proud of and excited about the work that we have done together and the things that we have accomplished in the previous Water Resources Development Acts.