Source: Chris Clayton, PROGRESSIVE FARMER, 7/15/20

The next bill detailing investments for locks and dams and other inland waterways investments passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday. The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to begin construction on 34 pending water-infrastructure projects and authorizes 35 separate feasibility studies on other projects. Reflecting the value placed on waterway projects, the bipartisan bill passed out of committee unanimously. The bill now goes to the House floor.

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