As a lifelong dairy farmer, I know firsthand the challenges government overreach places on the day-to-day operations of farms and businesses. Giving the federal government more control over our water in California has already proven devastating for rural communities, and we must do all we can to ease the burden this places on families, farmers, and small business owners across the Central Valley.
That is why this week, I proudly voted for H.J.Res. 27, a joint resolution of disapproval for President Biden’s new Water of the United States (WOTUS) rule. This proposed rule expands the federal government's jurisdiction over America's waterways, adding more regulatory uncertainty for our rural communities.
You can read my full statement here.