The House of Representatives approved last week comprehensive water resources infrastructure legislation that addresses the needs of America’s harbors, locks, dams, flood protection and other water resources infrastructure.
The House passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act on a bipartisan basis by a vote of 360 to 61.
Commenting this, U.S. Senator David Vitter said: “While we were able to make major reforms in 2014, Louisiana’s water infrastructure continues to desperately need an overhaul and upgrade, which is why passing water resources legislation every two years is crucial.”
The water resources bill, which is on its way to the President’s desk to be signed into law, will help improve flood control, water infrastructure development and coastal hurricane protection throughout Louisiana.
As Chairman of the EPW Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Vitter included several provisions that will directly benefit Louisiana: