Lizzie Fletcher: “This critical project will impact not just the Houston region but the entire country.”

To make our communities safer and more resilient through infrastructure investment; and two, to support economic growth through infrastructure investment.

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.

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

Starting this process now will ensure that our Federal investments are proactive and timely.