[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 719 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 719
Supporting the designation of the week beginning September 24, 2023, as
``National Source Water Protection Week''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 21, 2023
Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself, Mr. Sarbanes, Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer, Mr.
Lawler, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Molinaro, Mr. Costa, Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr.
Santos, Mr. Curtis, Ms. Titus, Mr. Trone, Mr. Crow, Ms. Tokuda, and Mr.
Nadler) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce
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RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of the week beginning September 24, 2023, as
``National Source Water Protection Week''.
Whereas a resilient supply of safe drinking water is critical to the health and
success of the Nation;
Whereas source water protection is a proactive approach to safeguarding,
maintaining, and improving the quality and quantity of drinking water
sources and the land that surrounds them;
Whereas protecting drinking water sources is critical to public health, the
environment, the economy, and national security;
Whereas safe, reliable water is essential for food preparation, daily
sanitation, and the everyday conveniences on which the people of the
United States rely, and is increasingly vital to protect as the
population continues to grow; and
Whereas the recognition of National Source Water Protection Week--
(1) celebrates stewardship of water and watersheds;
(2) reaffirms commitment of the United States to protecting and
sustaining drinking water supply sources for current and future
generations; and
(3) encourages the people of the United States to protect, conserve,
and restore drinking water sources: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``National Source Water
Protection Week'';
(2) supports the protection of source water for public
health and economic prosperity;
(3) recognizes the central role of water in sustaining life
and supports innovative ways to conserve, protect, and restore
the Nation's drinking water sources;
(4) supports collaboration at the local, State, and Federal
levels to achieve greater awareness, education, and engagement
to protect and enhance drinking water supplies; and
(5) supports investments for more resilient and reliable
drinking water sources, both ground and surface water, to
better withstand the impacts of extreme floods and droughts.
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