[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 27, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H7176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               EVERY AMERICAN NEEDS A STABLE WATER SUPPLY

  (Mrs. LEE of Nevada asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I rise as the water level in Lake 
Mead sits at yet another all-time low. Today, Lake Mead, which provides 
water for 25 million Americans, holds just 27 percent of its capacity.
  Just 40 years ago, as you can see here, Lake Mead was actually above 
full capacity. But now we face the threat of the worst megadrought in 
12 centuries.
  The clock is ticking, and we must act now.
  That is why I am supporting the Wildfire Response and Drought 
Resiliency Act. This package includes three of my bills to tackle our 
drought, conserve water, enhance our research capabilities, and keep 
more water in Lake Mead for Nevadans.
  We cannot let politics get in the way of this. Water is not a 
partisan issue.
  Every Nevadan, every American, whether Democrat, Republican, or 
Independent, needs a stable water supply.
  Let's pass this package and help secure our future.

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