Higgins: WRDA includes win for Calcasieu Ship Channel December 10, 2020, by Eldin Ganic
Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins said in his latest release that he has commended House passage of S. 1811, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA), which authorizes improvements to America’s ports, waterways, and water management infrastructure.
The bill includes Congressman Higgins’ amendment to expedite access to sediment disposal sites for dredging work on the Calcasieu River & Pass project.
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Congressman Higgins said: “Maritime infrastructure plays a significant role in South Louisiana’s economy. This WRDA package authorizes infrastructure improvements and makes necessary reforms to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers processes.”