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