{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://lobiondo.house.gov/press-release/congress-set-approve-authorization-55-million-beach-replenishment-project-cape-may", "Congress Set to Approve Authorization of $55 Million Beach Replenishment Project for Cape May County, Sign Off on Delaware River Basin Restoration Legislation", "2016-12-08", "2016", "2016-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Frank LoBiondo", "L000554", "lobiondo.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02), a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, announced today that Congress is set to approve several provisions he secured to benefit South Jersey. Included within the \u201cWater Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act\u201d is a $55 million authorization for the construction of the Hereford Inlet to Cape May Inlet replenishment project.\n\u201cThere is no disputing the vital role our beaches and dune systems play in protecting people and property up and down the Jersey Shore. At my insistence, Congress will now authorize a critical storm protection program in Cape May County which will subsequently allow for federal funding to be applied to local projects,\u201d said LoBiondo. \u201cWe have a strong track record in securing federal dollars for our projects - more than $172 million for Cape May County alone \u2013 and I will continue to fight for South Jersey\u2019s waterways and coastal communities.\u201d\nThe legislation was approved today by the House on a vote 360 to 61. It includes the following projects championed by LoBiondo:\n A $55 million authorization for Hereford Inlet to Cape May Inlet - for enhanced storm protection through the creation of a new dune and periodic renourishment for the communities of North Wildwood, Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, and Lower Township. (Note: Federal funds cannot be appropriated without such projects first being authorized.)\n  Delaware River Basin Restoration Program - based on legislation cosponsored by LoBiondo, this provision would create a strategy to coordinate restoration and protection activities across the basin.\n \u201cProtecting and promoting the Delaware River Basin for future generations is an economic and environmental priority. This bipartisan legislation will help leverage assets on a strategy to achieve our shared goal. I am proud to work closely with advocates in South Jersey on this critical public-private partnership,\u201d concluded LoBiondo.\nThe Senate is expected to consider the legislation later this week. Once approved, it will go to President Obama for his signature.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "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": ["http://lobiondo.house.gov/press-release/congress-set-approve-authorization-55-million-beach-replenishment-project-cape-may"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8632170502096415, "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"}