[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9158]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                               H.R. 3080

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 28, 2014

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this bipartisan 
agreement to make critical investments in our nation's water 
infrastructure. Today's bill is an example of Congress working together 
to address the priorities of the American people, and I applaud the 
Conference Committee for the hard work that brought it to the Floor.
  The Water Resources Reform and Development Act authorizes critical 
projects to maintain our nation's waterways and ports. For Maryland, 
this work ensures continued operations at the Port of Baltimore, 
supporting thousands of jobs and encouraging trade. It also provides 
essential support for the ongoing restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, 
from creating habitat out of clean dredged material at Poplar Island to 
rebuilding our oyster population. Additionally, this bill provides for 
the development of a new, comprehensive plan for the Army Corps of 
Engineers to restore and protect the Bay.
  After we pass this bill, we must provide the necessary funding to 
ensure the completion of its important work. I look forward to working 
with my colleagues to make sure we finish the job.

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