More reactions to passage of Feinstein drought legislation: Northern California reps Miller, Matsui, McNerney, Garamendi, Huffman, and Bera, plus Napolitano respond
From U.S. Reps. George Miller (CA-11), Mike Thompson (CA-5), Doris O. Matsui (CA-6), Jerry McNerney (CA-9), John Garamendi (CA-3), Jared Huffman (CA-2) and Ami Bera (CA-7):
Congressman George Miller
“Senator Feinstein’s effort to produce workable solutions to California’s vexing water shortages is admirable. However, we remain deeply opposed to a provision of the Senate-passed legislation that could devastate the Bay-Delta ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. Unfortunately, this bill can only get worse through conference with House Republicans. The House Majority has already demonstrated their willingness to override state water law and environmental protections in the Delta. For this reason, we strongly caution our Senate colleagues from accepting any aspects of the destructive Valadao-Nunes bill, which does not provide any solutions to end water shortages, will irreparably damage the Bay-Delta, degrade drinking water quality and cost our state thousands of jobs. California needs to move toward sustainable water operations for the entire state, not just one part.”
Rep. Napolitano’s Statement on Senate Passing CA Drought Relief Bill (Washington, DC) Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32) released the following statement on last night’s passage of S. 2198, the Emergency Drought Relief Act:
“We commend Senators Feinstein and Boxer for their leadership and efforts in passing this important legislation out of the Senate. This bill will provide much needed support and water to our state without waiving existing environmental laws. The House must now act quickly to pass a clean version of S. 2198 as intended, without adding controversial provisions that could prevent it from being enacted into law.”
“We look forward to continuing to work with the Senators on finding a long-term solution for the water challenges we face throughout all of California. That long-term solution must stress the importance of water conservation, education, and recycling as part of developing a sustainable water supply.”
Napolitano is the top Democrat on the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Water and Power Subcommittee and a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee.
Rep. Napolitano’s Statement on Senate Passing CA Drought Relief Bill (Washington, DC) Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32) released the following statement on last night’s passage of S. 2198, the Emergency Drought Relief Act:
