Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Penn., chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Sen. David Vitter, R-La., EPW Committee ranking member, and Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., Transportation Committee ranking member, issued the following statement Thursday on the bipartisan, bicameral agreement that has been reached on the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) conference report:
“We are proud to deliver what the American public wants and needs. This conference report maintains ports and navigation routes for commerce and the movement of goods, provides flood control that protects lives and property, and restores vital ecosystems to preserve our natural heritage. This important measure will strengthen our Nation’s infrastructure and keep America competitive in the global marketplace.”
Next week the necessary paperwork will be finalized that will allow this signature jobs legislation to go before both the House and Senate for final passage. Additional details will be released when the WRRDA Conference Report is filed.
