U.S. Sen. David Vitter has just announced the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA) passed with bipartisan support through the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW).
WRDA 2016 includes a number of provisions that will improve flood control and coastal hurricane protection for Louisiana communities.
“ Louisianians know quite well how important our ports and waterways are to Louisiana’s economy and job growth, and I’ve been working for years to ensure the safety of our waterways, while also promoting economic development and growth ,” said Vitter.
As Chairman of the EPW Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Vitter included the following provisions in WRDA 2016: