Lawmakers Secure Measure in Key Water Resources Bill

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Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) have successfully secured a measure in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022. The legislation, which has been passed by the House, includes authorization for the Army Corps of Engineers to spend up to nearly $120 million to work with the City of New York in upgrading environmental infrastructure in Queens. This provision aims to address water and waste water infrastructure, improve storm-water management, and mitigate combined sewer overflows.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Water Resources Development Act of 2022 includes a provision to authorize the Army Corps of Engineers to spend up to nearly $120 million to work with the City of New York in upgrading environmental infrastructure in Queens.
  • The measure aims to address water and waste water infrastructure, improve storm-water management, and mitigate combined sewer overflows.
  • The provision was secured by Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).
  • The measure would help to make Queens more resilient in the face of climate change, particularly in areas that were severely hit by Hurricane Ida.
  • The bill also authorizes funding, yet to be allocated, for other projects in New York.
  • The provision requires Congress to provide funding for the Corps to carry out the environmental infrastructure projects in Queens.

Statistics:

  • Up to nearly $120 million will be authorized for the Army Corps of Engineers to spend on upgrading environmental infrastructure in Queens.
  • The provision aims to address water and waste water infrastructure, improve storm-water management, and mitigate combined sewer overflows.
  • The measure was passed by the House and now heads for a vote in the Senate.
  • If enacted into law, the provision would require Congress to provide funding to carry out the environmental infrastructure projects in Queens.

Sources:

  • "Lawmakers Secure Measure in Key Water Resources Bill." MIL OSI USA News, 2022.
  • "House Passes Water Resources Development Act of 2022." Congresswoman Grace Meng (6th District of New York), 2022.