Rep. McNerney Takes "Smart' Approach with Bipartisan Water Bill

Statement

Following through on his call for bold, forward-thinking solutions to address California's historic drought crisis, Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) announced that he and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) have introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a smart water management pilot program meant to spur innovative projects. Rep. McNerney announced the Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act at a roundtable discussion yesterday, in Stockton, CA, with technology innovators and representatives from the renewable energy, agriculture, business, and water recycling sectors.

"Californians are looking for leadership from Congress to address the state's crippling drought and we cannot afford to keep offering up the same old ideas. We need to innovate and think differently about the water challenges we face by focusing on solutions that help create new water and use the water we have wisely. This is the only way to build sustainable drought responses and efficient water management for the future," said Rep. McNerney. "This legislation would help jumpstart that process and invest in projects that result in the technological and scientific-based solutions we need to provide clean water efficiently from recycling and other sources, and to help communities make significant progress in water conservation."

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