[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 120 (Thursday, September 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1526]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECLAMATION RECYCLING AND WATER CONSERVATION ACT OF 1996

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                               speech of

                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 4, 1996

  Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in favor 
of H.R. 3660, the Reclamation Water Recycling and Conservation Act. 
This project will provide valuable financial assistance to much needed 
water-recycling projects in States and areas which are sorely in need 
of the water that will be provided.
  My home State of Texas, along with several other Southwestern States, 
is currently experiencing a severe drought, and the money authorized in 
this bill will leverage the other 75 percent investment made by those 
communities. Of all the things we need to survive, water is the most 
important and an adequate supply of clean water is certainly a high 
priority for every community.
  The projects in this bill will put the taxpayers' money to good use 
for a good cause, supporting 16 projects in Texas, California, Utah, 
and New Mexico. The reclamation and reuse of wastewater makes 
environmental sense and hopefully, as this method of water production 
takes on greater importance, everyone will understand that it costs 
less to prevent pollution than to clean it up later.
  I strongly urge my colleagues to consider your own communities and 
vote in favor of this bill, which will help those who need it the most.

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