H.Res. 719 — Introduced in House

IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 719 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 21, 2023Mrs. 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 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 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.