The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee has unanimously advanced the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 with a 19-0 vote. This biennial legislation authorizes critical flood control, water infrastructure, and ecosystem restoration projects, creating good-paying jobs. The WRDA 2024 addresses diverse water infrastructure needs across the United States, including significant investments in West Virginia and Arkansas. Delaware is set to receive $195,000 from the EPA to improve drinking water infrastructure in disadvantaged communities. The bill also involves the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACEHQ). Senators from both parties have praised the bipartisan effort and are optimistic about the bill's swift passage by the full Senate.
.@EPWGOP marked up & passed 4 of my bills out of committee, including the Water Resources Development Act. I commend my EPW colleagues for keeping the decade-long streak of passing WRDA out of committee, and I urge its swift passage by the full Senate. https://t.co/PnWJrWxFqE
ICYMI: the WRDA bill we passed out of the Senate EPW Committee yesterday contains measures that will strengthen Arkansas water resources ⤵️ https://t.co/hYStncN6rr
Senate EPW Committee passage of WRDA, which authorizes water and wastewater projects, invests in ports and inland waterways, and improves U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) programs, is good news for Arkansas and our country. https://t.co/oISCevqips
Great news, Delaware! The First State is receiving $195,000 to invest in drinking water infrastructure in our disadvantaged communities. Every Delawarean deserves access to safe drinking water, and I'm glad to see @EPA continuing to take action to make that a reality. https://t.co/qwhzf6sVyZ
This year’s WRDA 2024 contains significant wins for West Virginia and I’m proud of @EPWGOP’s bipartisan work once again on this important legislation. Check out more ⬇️ https://t.co/1B9oHKj97Q
Great news! I am grateful for the work of our @EPWCmte colleagues to address the diverse water infrastructure needs of the American people. WRDA 2024 makes our communities more resilient. I look forward to the work ahead to get this important legislation across the finish line. https://t.co/kcS4lsY96D
💧 NEWS: By a vote of 19-0, the Senate EPW Committee has advanced the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. This biennial legislation authorizes critical @USACEHQ flood control, water infrastructure and ecosystem restoration projects, all while creating good paying jobs. https://t.co/yELoyYyyCw