House Approves By Voice-Vote, New Water Development Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – American agriculture’s competitive international advantage largely depends upon the quality, reliability, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of the national transportation system. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the modernization and repair of the nation’s inland waterways and ports are necessary to maintain this advantage.

The House last week approved, by voice vote, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA) which would increase maintenance and modernization projects on the inland waterway system and allow for the full utilization of trust funds on the most-needed projects.

It now heads to the Senate, where the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously advanced their version of WRDA 2020, but floor action has not been scheduled.
(SOURCE: American Farm Bureau Federation)