{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://hoyle.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyle-secures-district-and-policy-wins-in-the-2026-water-resources-development-act", "HOYLE SECURES DISTRICT AND POLICY WINS IN THE 2026 WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT", "2026-07-14", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "OR", "Val T. Hoyle", "H001094", "hoyle.house.gov", "hoyle", "https://hoyle.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC\u2014 Today, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA, H.R. 9497). It authorizes construction projects, studies and other infrastructure activities for U.S. waterways and ports. This bipartisan legislation also includes key priorities championed by Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04). The bill will next go to the full U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.\n\n\"I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation that will help Oregon's ports, harbors and inland waterways repair aging infrastructure, complete dredging and fix critical jetties,\u201d said Representative Hoyle. \u201cInvestments in our maritime infrastructure strengthen Oregon's coastal economy by supporting commercial and recreational fishing fleets and good-paying rural jobs. It also helps coastal communities prepare for the growing impacts of climate change.\"\n\nNeil Maunu, Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association and Kenneth Vogeney, Emergency Manager for the City of Springfield, also commented on today\u2019s Committee passage of WRDA:\n\n\"This bill will help ensure the Pacific Northwest can maintain and modernize our established waterways, strengthening our competitiveness while expanding the capacity and efficiency needed to attract new global customers and drive economic growth. PNWA applauds the Committee\u2019s bipartisan leadership in advancing the WRDA 2026 bill, which addresses the diverse needs of our nation\u2019s waterways, and looks forward to its passage by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.\" ?- Neil Maunu, Executive Director, Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA)\n\n\u201cThe 42nd Street Levee in Springfield, Oregon, provides flood risk protection to about 24,000 people. The City of Springfield and its residents and businesses are grateful for the on-going support of Congresswoman Hoyle through the Water Resources Development Act and other venues as the City works to improve the Levee's ability to continue providing flood protection for another 65 years.\u201d - Kenneth Vogeney, PE, Emergency Manager and 42nd Street Levee Project Manager for the City of Springfield", 1, "2026-07-15T07:12:08Z", "2026-07-15T07:13:45Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://hoyle.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyle-secures-district-and-policy-wins-in-the-2026-water-resources-development-act"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5826690942049026, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}