06/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/26/2024 13:41
"The 2024 Water Resources Development Act is bipartisan, comprehensive policy compiled of locally driven initiatives to address the unique water infrastructure needs of communities nationwide. I was proud to secure key maintenance and development provisions to strengthen our supply chain, increase emergency readiness, and support outdoor water recreation in Arkansas. I commend Chairmen Graves and Rouzer and Ranking Members Larsen and Napolitano for their collaborative approach to this year's WRDA, and I look forward to advancing this critical bill through the House Floor."
BACKGROUND:
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 is biennial, bipartisan legislation that supports the viability, effectiveness, and conservation of waterways for commercial and recreational use.
Westerman secured the following policy priorities in the 2024 WRDA:
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