{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-epw-leaders-secure-inclusion-of-bipartisan-water-infrastructure-legislation-in-the-omnibus", "Capito, EPW Leaders Secure Inclusion of Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Legislation in the OmnibusRead More", "2020-12-21", "2020", "2020-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and the bipartisan leadership of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee secured the inclusion of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA 2020) in the legislation to fund the government.\n\nWRDA 2020 supports our nation\u2019s economic competitiveness by increasing water storage, providing protection from dangerous floodwaters, deepening nationally significant ports, maintaining the navigability of inland waterways, and addressing the threat of invasive species across the country. It also cuts red tape, is fiscally responsible, and strengthens our national security.\n\n\u201cStrengthening America\u2019s infrastructure has traditionally been a bipartisan priority because of the enormous benefits such projects can generate,\u201d said Senator Capito. \u201cThe Water Resources Development Act makes important updates to our nation\u2019s water resources infrastructure and provides resources that will benefit the health and wellbeing of West Virginians and others in communities across the country. I\u2019m glad to see this legislation included as part of the final bill to fund the federal government.\u201d\n\n\u201cWater infrastructure is critical to every community in our country,\u201d said Chairman Barrasso. \u201cThe Water Resources Development Act will help grow the economy, cut red tape, and keep communities safe. Now, this legislation can move forward. I want to thank Ranking Member Carper and Senators Capito and Cardin for working with me and look forward to getting the bill across the finish line.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn addition to being the lifeblood for communities across the country, our nation\u2019s water infrastructure keeps our economy moving forward. That is why it\u2019s so important for Congress to come together every two years and authorize funding to improve our ports, restore and rebuild our waterways, protect our communities from coastal storms and inland flooding, and maintain our other critical water resources infrastructure,\u201d said Senator Carper. \u201cI\u2019m proud that this year\u2019s Water Resources Development Act invests in essential Army Corps of Engineers projects and implements several much-needed reforms to combat climate change and support our most vulnerable communities. Our bipartisan legislation will create and sustain jobs and help secure a better future for the American people.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis year\u2019s Water Resources Development Act supports the economic and environmental health of our nation. It invests in our nation\u2019s key ports and harbors, like the Port of Baltimore. It also makes new commitments to help communities restore ecosystems and address flood risks and sea level rise due to climate change\u2014important priorities for Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay,\u201d said Senator Cardin. \u201cGetting this legislation done puts us in a stronger position to start the new year. I am proud we were able to come together in a bipartisan way to get the is done this year.\u201d\n\nThe language of WRDA 2020 was negotiated by Senators Capito, Barrasso, Carper, and Cardin, along with House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) and Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-Mo.).\n\nSenators Barrasso and Carper serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). Senators Capito and Cardin serve as chairman and ranking member of the EPW Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nOn December 8, 2020, the House of Representatives passed WRDA 2020 by voice vote.\n\nOn May 6, 2020, the EPW Committee unanimously passed America\u2019s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (AWIA 2020).\n\nOn April 21, 2020, Senators Capito, Barrasso, Carper, and Cardin released draft bills of America\u2019s Water Infrastructure Act 2020.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-06-28T00:42:23Z"]], "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://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-epw-leaders-secure-inclusion-of-bipartisan-water-infrastructure-legislation-in-the-omnibus"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.078969031572342, "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"}