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Congress Eyes Final Water Infrastructure Bill

December 12, 2022

Legislation that would approve funding for water infrastructure projects around the country has been finalized, congressional transportation leaders announced this month.

Congress appears ready to clear for President Joe Biden the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 during this post-election lame duck session. The bill is included in comprehensive defense policy legislation.

WRDA, sponsored by the leaders of the transportation panels, would authorize Army Corps of Engineers projects ranging from flood mitigation and supply chain connectivity to environmental restoration and big-ticket rebuilding efforts. Additionally, under the bill the Government Accountability Office would be tasked with reviewing delays associated with major projects. Its sponsors praised agreement on a final legislative package.

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