Full Committee Hearing To Examine Short And Long Term Solutions To Extreme Drought In The Western U.S.
June 14, 2022
10:00 AM
366 Dirksen Senate Office Building
The hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 10:00 am in Room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.
The purpose of this hearing is to examine short and long term solutions to extreme drought in the western United States.
The committee will follow guidelines developed in consultation with the Office of the Attending Physician and the Senate Rules Committee to protect the health of members, staff, and the public.
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Opening Remarks
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Sen. Joe Manchin
ChairmanSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources -
Sen. John Barrasso
Ranking MemberSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Witness Panel 1
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The Honorable Camille C. Touton
CommissionerBureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior -
Mr. John J. Entsminger
General ManagerSouthern Nevada Water Authority -
Dr. Maurice Hall
Vice President, Climate Resilient Water SystemsEnvironmental Defense Fund -
Mr. Patrick O'Toole
PresidentFamily Farm Alliance -
Mr. Charlie Stern
Specialist in Natural Resources PolicyCongressional Research Service
