,,iv #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,,con4 ,,res4 #aac ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,october #ad1 #bjbb,mr4 ,de,fazio 7for himself1 ,mrs4 ,napolitano1 ,mrs4 ,dingell1 and ,mr4 ,beyer7 submitted the following concurrent resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,,concurrent ,,resolution ,commemorating the #ejth anniversary of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act ,amendments of #aigb1 commonly known as the ,clean ,water ,act4 ,whereas the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7commonly known1 and referred to in this resolution1 as the ,clean ,water ,act7 is one of the most important environmental laws in the ,united ,states and the ,nation's principal safeguard against pollution1 degradation1 and destruction of surface waters1 including streams1 rivers1 wetlands1 and lakes2 ,whereas implementation of the ,clean ,water ,act has resulted in progress towards the objective of the legislation to restore and maintain the chemical1 physical1 and biological integrity of the ,nation's waters by-- 7#a7 significantly reducing water pollution2 7#b7 substantially improving the quality of tens of thousands of waterbodies2 and 7#c7 dramatically reducing the rate of wetlands loss2 ,whereas1 despite the improvements brought about by implementation of the ,clean ,water ,act1 failure to fully achieve the intended goals of the ,clean ,water ,act are due to-- 7#a7 changes to interpretation of the ,clean ,water ,act1 which have weakened protections for the ,nation's waters2 7#b7 lack of adequate and equitable investments in clean water infrastructure and funding to implement and enforce the ,clean ,water ,act2 and 7#c7 weak and inequitable enforcement and implementation of critical provisions of the ,clean ,water ,act2 ,whereas1 as the ,united ,states embarks on the next #ej years of the ,clean ,water ,act1 ,congress envisions-- 7#a7 expanded access to clean water for every community by-- 7,a7 protecting waters with cultural1 historical1 spiritual1 and religious significance2 7,b7 ensuring that rivers1 streams1 and other waterbodies are fishable and swimmable and serve as safe and reliable sources of recreation1 drinking water1 and subsistence2 7,c7 restoring and safeguarding waterways and wetlands that provide vital fish and wildlife habitat and protect communities from floods and droughts2 and 7,d7 making healthy shorelines1 waterfronts1 and water-related recreation available and welcoming to all2 7#b7 prioritizing affordable clean water investments for underserved and economically disadvantaged communities that have1 historically1 been most harmed by pollution2 7#c7 providing incentives for natural infrastructure and nature-based solutions2 7#d7 building climate resiliency and mitigation of climate impacts into the ,nation's water infrastructure2 7#e7 supporting robust1 transparent1 and meaningful community engagement and community-led solutions and decisionmaking1 including meaningfully incorporating the perspectives and solutions of ,tribal communities2 7#f7 ensuring affordable clean water services for all2 7#g7 protecting and restoring ecosystems by-- 7,a7 eliminating harmful algal blooms1 algal toxins in drinking water supplies1 and dead zones by reducing inputs of nitrogen and phosphorus from the most significant sources2 7,b7 preventing destruction and degradation of remaining wetlands and restoring and protecting wetlands across the country2 7,c7 restoring all waters1 especially the most polluted waterways and waterways in the communities most impacted by pollution2 7,d7 incorporating climate change science and modeling and indigenous knowledge into planning and restoration efforts2 7,e7 improving water quality1 healthy river flows1 and groundwater recharge2 7,f7 removing outdated infrastructure that is adversely impacting the health of waters2 and 7,g7 supporting significant protected areas and free-flowing riverine systems1 including components of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,system1 units of the ,national ,park ,system1 national forests1 units of the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system1 and components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 7#h7 promoting an inclusive1 transparent1 and equitable approach to policy development1 based on the best available science1 by-- 7,a7 proactively protecting human health and the environment from discharges of harmful pollutants1 including new1 emerging1 and toxic contaminants2 7,b7 basing decisions on the most credible climate projections2 7,c7 accepting community-sourced and peer-reviewed science as a source of data for decisionmaking related to the ,clean ,water ,act2 7,d7 ensuring that all decisions comply with the full suite of applicable laws2 7,e7 ensuring that ,states are consistent and timely in implementation of the ,clean ,water ,act2 and 7,f7 increasing the reach and accuracy of water quality monitoring and assessment by providing funding to ,states1 agencies1 and other organizations conducting such activities2 and 7#i7 holding polluters accountable through effective and consistent enforcement measures1 including-- 7,a7 prioritizing prosecutions of violations of the ,clean ,water ,act that have affected underserved and economically disadvantaged communities that have1 historically1 been most harmed by pollution2 7,b7 ensuring that ,federal and ,state agencies carefully1 clearly1 and equitably apply the requirements of the ,clean ,water ,act2 7,c7 providing the resources needed to ensure that ,federal and ,state agencies have the capacity to effectively implement and enforce the ,clean ,water ,act2 and 7,d7 safeguarding the ,nation's cleanest and most pristine waters1 including wild and scenic rivers and waters in national and ,state parks1 through designation as ,outstanding ,national ,resource ,waters3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that ,congress-- 7#a7 commemorates the #ejth anniversary of the enactment of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act ,amendments of #aigb 7,public ,law #ib-ejj2 #hf ,stat4 #haf72 7#b7 recognizes the historic achievements in improving water quality that have been made during the #ej years of implementation of the ,clean ,water ,act2 and 7#c7 recognizes the need to address the shortcomings of the ,clean ,water ,act in restoring and maintaining the chemical1 physical1 and biological integrity of the ,nation's waters1 including by-- 7,a7 expanding access to clean water for every community2 7,b7 recognizing that a robust ,clean ,water ,act is critical for the protection of human and environmental health1 for the promotion of healthy and robust economies1 and for maintaining a healthy quality of life2 7,c7 increasing clean water infrastructure investments in communities throughout the ,nation and targeting increased and affordable investments in communities most at risk of continued pollution2 7,d7 addressing climate resiliency and mitigation of climate impacts on clean water infrastructure2 7,e7 promoting an inclusive1 transparent1 and equitable approach to ,clean ,water ,act policy development1 based on the best available science2 7,f7 holding polluters accountable2 and 7,g7 ensuring the protection and restoration of rivers1 streams1 lakes1 wetlands1 and natural ecosystems4