Today s approval of H.R. 999, involved the House agreeing to the Senate version of the bill, which was technically similar to legislation the House passed on Earth Day 1999. Congressmen Bilbray and Kuykendall have been leaders in the fight for clean beaches. As a fellow Californian, I am especially appreciative of their work to provide clean and safe beaches for people throughout the country and our state. The bill provides the means for public notification and awareness regarding the health quality of coastal waters.
Clean beaches are about more than fun, they re about good business.
Passage of this bill ensures that all those who live, work, and play on our beaches will be able to do so with peace of mind.