Press Release

Email update: Drought Relief

Email update sent on Friday, July 18th, 2015

Washington, DC, July 20, 2015

Tags: Addressing California's Drought

I sent an email update about I fought against partisan water grab bill that would make our local water shortage even worse. I also gave an update about how I'm working to address our drought in a more thoughtful and comprehensive way. Join my e-mail updates now so you don't miss any in the future!

Yesterday, I voted against a partisan water grab bill in Congress. This bill would do nothing to address our state's water shortage, and actually would send more water out of Sacramento County to other parts of the state.

We simply don't have more water to send. The drought is hurting families, farmers, and small businesses across the state, and we need to work together on a comprehensive, long-term solution.

That's why instead of this divisive bill, I'm strongly supporting the Drought Relief and Resilience Act. This bill includes input from people all over California and has solutions to build new clean water infrastructure in California and expand the water supply.

View this graphic to learn more about it. You can click here if you're having trouble viewing it and you can click here to see and share it on Facebook.

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Above all, we have to make sure there is enough safe drinking water available to California families. Folsom Lake is already expected to reach its lowest levels in history this summer, and the risk of contamination grows as drinking water supplies shrink. That includes higher concentrations of nitrates, arsenic, and industrial chemicals.

That's why I fought to amend yesterday's partisan water grab bill to guarantee that Sacramento families continue to have access to safe drinking water. You can click here to see me fight for my amendment on the House floor:

As always, it is an honor and a privilege to serve you in Congress. If you or someone you know is being hurt by the drought, please call my office at (916) 635 0505 so we can connect you with emergency help. You can also visit bera.house.gov/droughtrelief to learn more.

Be well,

Ami Bera, M.D.
Member of Congress