releases: https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/senate-passes-soo-locks-authorization
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| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/senate-passes-soo-locks-authorization | Senate Passes Soo Locks Authorization | 2018-10-10 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MI | John Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | legacy | Today, the U.S.Senate passed the bipartisan water infrastructurelegislation that passed the House on September 13. The legislation now goes to President Trump. For Michigan, the legislation includes the announced authorization of a new, second lock at the Soo Locks that can handle Great Lakesfreighters. The legislation authorizes fundingthe Army Corps of Engineers estimate of $922 million for the construction of a new lock. Congressman John Moolenaar is a longtime supporter of building a new, second Lock. In April, Congressman Moolenaar, CongressmanJack Bergman and CongressmanPaul Mitchellhighlighted how vitalthe Soo Locks arefor Michigan and the nation during a conversation with President Donald Trump.Shortly after the conversation, President Trump pledged his support for a new lock, and since then the Army Corps has taken a greater interest inthe lock project. Congressman Moolenaar voted for the legislation in the House last month. Hemade the following statement about today's vote in the Senate: "Today's vote shows there is strong bipartisan support for the Soo Locks. After more than a decade of inaction in Washington,the Soo Locks are receivingthe attention they deserve and progress is being made. I will continue to work on this vital priority for Michiganas it takes the next steps." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |