[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 4118]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      THE SENATE NEEDS TO PASS THE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT

  (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
share my thoughts on our Nation's need for passing the comprehensive 
Water Resources Development Act by this Congress.
  On July 14 of last year, H.R. 2864, the Water Resources Development 
Act, passed here in this House by a resounding 406-14. The measures 
authorized major flood control, navigation, environmental restoration, 
and other water resource projects.
  Yet once again, similar to years past, this vital legislation has 
become bogged down by our colleagues in the other body. It is critical 
that we return to a 2-year cycle to provide continuity for vital water-
related infrastructure. Infrastructure investment has been and will 
continue to be the bedrock foundation of our economic growth and public 
safety.
  A water resource bill is critical to the protection of our 
environment and the public safety, and the Nation needs this one right 
now.

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