WASHINGTON – The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee marked up and passed four of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer’s (R-ND) bills during today’s committee meeting. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), the General Services Administration Disposal Process Tribal Parity Act, the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act Reform Act, and the National Dam Safety Program reauthorization passed out of committee and now head to the Senate floor for full consideration.
The Water Resources Development Act is passed biannually and reauthorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects.
“This year’s Water Resources Development Act is an example of timely, regular order, reflecting committee members’ input and delivering wins for North Dakota communities,” said Senator Cramer. “Our state and tribal nations will benefit from the Corps’ ability to better support local flood control projects and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities. I commend my EPW colleagues for keeping the decade-long streak of passing WRDA out of committee and urge its swift passage.”