Senate Committee Examines Drought Responses

摘要

A range of public and private sector witnesses testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on various legislative approaches to addressing drought in the West. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer of California testified on their comprehensive drought legislation, noting the range of stakeholder groups who support it-from conservation districts to farming groups. Congressman David Valadao (R-California) testified on his legislation, which passed the House earlier this year and has a strong focus on increasing water supplies to farmers.