Today Rep. Demings supported the passage of the Water Resource Development Act of 2022
POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA.—$10,000,000 for wastewater infrastructure
Today Rep. Val Demings (FL-10) highlighted House passage of critical funding for Florida, including projects to protect communities from flooding, stormwater, coast erosion, and algal blooms, as well as investments in waterways and the maritime economy. The Water Resource Development Act of 2022 is the key legislative vehicle for projects carried out by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Rep. Demings serves as Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, & Recovery.
Said Rep. Demings, “Today’s bill will help ensure that Florida’s ports, coasts, and waterways can remain the veins and arteries of our economy. We rely on safe, clean water for our recreation, tourism, and quality of life. Today’s bill funds and authorizes projects to protect the Florida Keys, get algal blooms under control, and prevent flooding from Miami to the Panhandle, Jacksonville to Orlando, Tampa to the Everglades. I am proud to vote for this important funding to keep Florida moving, save homes and business from flooding, and keep our water clean and safe.”