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Government, Logistics

House OKs Water Infrastructure Bill, Teeing Up Senate Vote

In the closing days of Congress’ post-election lame-duck session, members of the House of Representatives easily approved the final version of the Water Resources Development Act.

December 12, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

House and Senate Finalize Water Infrastructure Package

Transportation policymakers on Capitol Hill finalized a comprehensive water infrastructure legislative package, paving the way for its end-of-the-year passage.

December 4, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

House Passes Biennial Water Resources Development Act

A bill to promote the efficiency of commercial waterway infrastructure projects and supply chain connectivity was easily passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on July 22.

July 23, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

House Panel Takes Up Water Resources Development Act

This month, the transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on a policy update to the country’s commercial waterways.

June 18, 2024
Government, Business

Rouzer Outlines WRDA's Path to Passage

This spring, House Republicans will seek committee approval of a comprehensive water infrastructure bill significant to supply chain connectivity.

February 15, 2024
Government

House Committee Hosts WRDA ‘Members’ Day’ Hearing

The transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives convened this month for a hearing to give members an opportunity to request support for water infrastructure projects.

January 24, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Congressional Committees Eye Water Resources Act for 2024

Legislation meant to improve connectivity along the nation’s commercial waterways is on transportation policymakers’ radar for 2024.

December 12, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Missouri Extends Two Special Permits Until March

Missouri’s statewide drought emergency and overwidth hauling permits to help provide hay to ranchers and farmers have been extended through March 1.

December 1, 2022
Government

Senate Transportation Leaders Applaud Water Bill’s Passage

Legislation meant to facilitate the flow of freight along the nation’s waterways easily passed in the Senate, garnering strong endorsements from the chamber’s transportation leaders.

August 2, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

House Panel Approves Water Bill

Legislation that would approve dozens of projects and studies under the purview of the Army Corps of Engineers was advanced by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 18.

May 19, 2022