releases: https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-secures-wins-western-pa-biennial-water-resources-bill
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| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-secures-wins-western-pa-biennial-water-resources-bill | Deluzio Secures Wins for Western PA in Biennial Water Resources Bill | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined his colleagues to pass H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (otherwise known as WRDA) unanimously off the floor of the House of Representatives. This biennial, bipartisan legislation also passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with unanimous support. The WRDA bill is a comprehensive legislative package that authorizes language for conservation, water, and the development of water and water-related resources. It authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, to conduct studies, construct projects, and research activities that can improve rivers and harbors of the United States. Next, the bill heads to the Senate for consideration. “Inland waterways connect Western Pennsylvania economically, geographically, and culturally,” said Congressman Deluzio. “I am proud that I included important provisions in the 2026 water resources bill that support the waterways in our region and the people who work or play on or around our rivers." Specifically, the additions that Congressman Deluzio successfully advocated for in this year’s WRDA bill are: Studying Recreation on the Allegheny River as a Focus of Future Funding Opportunities This request authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to study the addition of recreation on the Allegheny River as a project purpose. Adding recreation as a project purpose would allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh District to compete for recreation funding in the annual O&M budget and appropriations process. Expand Army Corps of Engineers Collaborations Across Pennsylvania | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |