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Womack Votes to Improve America’s Water Infrastructure, Secures Third District Priorities
Washington,
December 10, 2024
Washington, D.C.—December 10, 2024…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today joined the U.S. House of Representatives in passing S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The legislation authorizes funding to improve ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other pieces of water resources infrastructure, as well as programs and policy reforms related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Congressman Womack secured provisions within the package that will greatly benefit Arkansas, including the Beaver Lake Reallocation Study and makes permanent a 75% federal cost share for inland waterways construction and modernization projects. Congressman Womack said, “Adequate water infrastructure is critical to growing our economy, moving goods Americans rely on, and protecting communities from natural disasters. The impact of WRDA is expansive, and this year’s package makes important investments in the Natural State. It accelerates the completion of the MKARNS deepening project—a pivotal component of the Third District’s economy—and focuses on keeping pace with the increased water demand in our growing region. I’m grateful Arkansans will soon benefit from this critical legislation.” Womack-secured Provisions: Beaver Lake Reallocation Study
75% Federal Cost Share for Inland Waterways Construction Projects
The legislation has passed the Senate and the House and now awaits the president’s signature. |