GILBERT, ARIZONA, Sept. 28 -- Congressman Andy Biggs issued the following press release:

Following Congressman Andy Biggs's (AZ-05) introduction of the Colorado River Basin and Infrastructure Act, several public officials expressed their support for the landmark legislation. The bill would expand water supplies, accelerate critical infrastructure projects, and strengthen long-term water security throughout the Colorado River Basin.

"The Colorado River powers Arizona's homes, farms, factories, and critical industries that keep America strong. Prolonged drought is pushing the system to the brink; we can't sit back while levels keep dropping,"said Congressman Abe Hamadeh."That's why Congressman Hamadeh joined @RepAndyBiggsAZ's bipartisan eff...