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

It is crucial that we utilize the full expertise and resources of the Corps to complete this study before our next Water Resources Development Act in 2026.

I have asked for language to ensure the Corps' continued focus on completing the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study.

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