Paso Chamber Signs Letter to U.S. House of Representatives
September 14, 2021
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
The undersigned state and local chambers of commerce urge your support for the bipartisan infrastructure package.
Companies and communities are facing growing challenges regarding available water to meet public health, economic growth, and food and energy security needs. The water crisis in the American West is reaching unprecedented levels in its duration and impact. This megadrought, in addition to the already crumbling drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure across the United States, requires expeditious action.
We commend you for including the following provisions on Western water infrastructure and drought resilience in the agreement:
• Providing incentives for water reuse and recycling.
• Supporting the Department of the Interior’s WaterSmart program to promote water conservation, including nature-based projects.
• Implementing the consensus-based Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan.
• Developing solutions for water storage, groundwater recharge, and watershed protection.
• Identifying additional sources of local water, including desalination projects.
There is also $1.5 billion in funding for predisaster mitigation programs through FEMA and more than $3.3 billion to reduce risks from wildfires that will assist companies and communities to prepare ahead of the next crisis.
Building smart, modern, resilient infrastructure will ensure that the business community, employees, and customers have access to needed water resources and can prepare for the next crisis. This bipartisan legislation is an important step toward making this happen. The undersigned state and local chambers urge you to take up the Senate bipartisan package as soon as possible and do not connect passage to reconciliation.
We stand ready to assist you as this proposal moves forward.
Sincerely,
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