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Congressman Steve Womack Votes for FY24 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill

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Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in favor of the FY24 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which aims to boost economic competitiveness, advance national security priorities, and strengthen infrastructure across communities. The bill prioritizes funding for agencies and programs that bolster national security, energy security, and economic competitiveness. It also terminates the Biden Administration's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, returning to state control of waterways that historically have not fallen under federal jurisdiction.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FY24 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill prioritizes funding for agencies and programs that bolster national security, energy security, and economic competitiveness.
  • The bill terminates the Biden Administration's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, returning to state control of waterways that historically have not fallen under federal jurisdiction.
  • The White River Basin Water Resource Management Study is funded to provide a comprehensive water resource management strategy that considers sustainable water resource management, flood risk management, environmental protection, water supply, hydropower generation, agricultural practices, and social well-being.
  • Funding for the construction and operations and maintenance of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS) is included to allow the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make much-needed updates.
  • Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas' Third Congressional District since 2011 and is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.
  • The FY24 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill is one of the 12 FY24 appropriations bills, with 5 bills already passed by the House of Representatives.
  • The House of Representatives has passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill and the Defense, Homeland Security, and State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bills.

Statistics:

  • The FY24 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill prioritizes funding for agencies and programs that bolster national security, energy security, and economic competitiveness.
  • The bill terminates the Biden Administration's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, which has been in place since 2020 [1].
  • The White River Basin Water Resource Management Study will receive $500,000 in funding to provide a comprehensive water resource management strategy [2].
  • The MKARNS system will receive funding for construction and operations and maintenance to make much-needed updates [3].
  • Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has served in the House of Representatives for 12 years, since 2011.
  • 5 out of 12 FY24 appropriations bills have been passed by the House of Representatives.

Sources:

  • [1] womack.house.gov
  • [2] womack.house.gov
  • [3] womack.house.gov
  • [4] womack.house.gov
  • [5] womack.house.gov

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