Government-Imposed Dustbowl To Continue In San Joaquin Valley 

Dear Friends, 

Last night, under the cover of darkness, the House Rules Committee decided to prevent a vote on my amendment to the 2010 Department of the Interior spending bill – an amendment that would have halted the insane actions of our government that have deprived California communities access to water.  As a result, the government-imposed dustbowl will continue in the San Joaquin Valley.   

You should know that just last week, a similar amendment that I offered was narrowly defeated on the House Floor.  In fact, the amendment would have passed if Congressman George Miller had not forced several Democrats to change their votes (see what happened, click here). 

Despite the loss, we were able to force a vote and put lawmakers on the record and on notice – the American people are watching.  However, the Rules Committee decision last night has effectively shut down the democratic process.  It was a crass political maneuver in violation of House Rules and long-standing legislative protocol.  

I promised the people of my district that I would fight to restore the flow of water to our dry communities.  And I will continue to do so.  However, it is clear that the Speaker and her allies will stop at nothing to silence us. 

For more information about the man-made drought in California, click here.   

For video of my remarks today, click here. 

Thank you for your interest in this important issue, 

Devin Nunes

MEMBER OF CONGRESS