Those who live in Sacramento know that it is the perfect place to live, work, and raise a family.  However, due to our proximity to the Sacramento and American Rivers, our city faces a high risk of catastrophic flooding.

Fortunately, Sacramento’s representatives at the local, state, and national levels are working together to provide our region with an increased level of flood protection.  The passage of the Water Resources Development Act, and efforts at the local level have deepened my resolve to craft a holistic, regional approach to flood protection in Sacramento. This is a strategy that I have pursued in Congress, and this year the groundbreaking of the Folsom Dam Joint Federal Project will facilitate the construction of a spillway adjacent to the Folsom Dam.  I have worked diligently to secure federal funding for this and other projects that will improve our region’s flood protection. These efforts can never stagnate; I will be vigilant in continuing dynamic action to make the vision of long-term flood protection a reality.  

As you can see, one of my top priorities in Congress is ensuring that Sacramento enjoys the highest possible level of flood protection.  I will continue striving to make this vision a reality, and I invite you to explore this website or contact my office to learn more about my work.