Dear Senator:
On behalf of the AFL-CIO, I urge you to support the conference agreement on H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA). The AFL-CIO commends the bipartisan leadership of the Environment and Public Works Committee for crafting this important piece of legislation.
The WRRDA bill reforms and authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works programs related to navigation, flood risk management, recreation, infrastructure and environmental stewardship. Its passage will allow the nation to modernize lock and dam infrastructure, improve flood protection, upgrade deficient levees, and maintain our ports, harbors and key navigational channels.
Waterways are critical to keeping our domestic supply chain efficient and competitive. Passing this legislation will create jobs and ensure the U.S. continues to have a world-class maritime transportation system.
Sincerely,
William Samuel, Director
Government Affairs Department