mrs. napolitano: mr. speaker i rise in opposition toamendment offered by the gentleman from michigan, mr. moolenaar. the chair: the gentlewoman is recognized for five minutes. mrs. napolitano: for over 50 years, the federal-state partnership created by the clean water act has allowed communities to enjoy clean water and has given businesses the certnty they need to create jobs and spur economic growth. yet if this amendment becomes law, both e.p.a. and every state who has responsibility for implementing clean water act would have to deny clean water permits for any, i underscoreny a activity associated with a foreign government or concern. that means thany u.s. sudden sid -- subsidiary of a company with economic ties to a foreign country of concern would by statute be denied the abili to operate and expand in this country, if their activities trigger clean water act review. i know representative moolenaar is concerned announced $2.3 billion investment in the state of michigan that's likely to create an ad