We have lost over 50% of our wetlands in the United States of America. That comes at an increased cost. At a time when costs rising and flooding becomes more frequent. Destroying just one acre of wetland will increase costs by $8,000 in additional payouts by American taxpayers through the National Flood Insurance Program. We simply cannot afford the permit act. Mr. Speaker, I yield back, remain the balance of reserve, the balance of my time. (03:33–03:45)
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Asserts that destroying one acre of wetland increases costs by $8,000 in National Flood Insurance payouts.
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