Rep. John Lewis Leads Georgia Delegation to Request Hearing on Drought

Rep. John Lewis is spearheading efforts to call for a hearing of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on the conditions that led to the drought in Georgia.  Congressman Lewis spoke to committee members and engaged the Georgia delegation to send the attached letter requesting a hearing on the matter.

The hearing is likely to be set early during the next session’s legislative cycle, perhaps as early as January, and should provide an opportunity for all parties in the debate to be heard, including possible statements from the governors of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, as well as the Army Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies.  The committee has sent a letter to Rep. Lewis confirming its interest in holding this hearing.

Much of the responsibility and jurisdiction of these matters lies with the states involved in the crisis, but Congressman Lewis wants Congress to use its power as a mediator to offer all sides of the debate a chance to air their viewpoints and to allow members of Congress to engage possible solutions to the crisis. 

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Related Resources:

•  Confirmation Response Letter from Transportation & Infrastructure Committee