The House approved a $5 billion water infrastructure bill Wednesday, setting the stage for negotiations with the Senate on a compromise version that can be passed after the election. 

 

A $10.6 billion Water Resources Development Act that the Senate passed earlier this month includes authorization for drinking water projects that are not included in the House legislation, which passed 399-25.

 

Both bills would return Congress to a two-year schedule for authorizing waterway and port projects.

 

 

"To maintain our competitive advantage against other countries, we must relentlessly make the case for continued investment in our water resources infrastructure," said Bobby Frederick, director of legislative affairs and public policy for the National Grain and Feed Association.

 

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