Washington, Feb. 25 -- Congressman August Pfluger issued the following press release:
During a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment hearing titled "From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water," Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) strongly advocated for rural communities in West Texas that often face more challenges to secure safe drinking water as a result of limited rainfall, population growth, and burdensome federal regulations.
Speaking from the perspective of a drought-prone district, Rep. Pfluger emphasized that while clean drinking water is a non-negotiable, overburdensome regulations and misaligned funding for water systems can hinder rural ...