WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Michael Bennet issued the following press release:
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper's Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Act unanimously passed the Senate today, and will head to the President's desk to be signed into law. The legislation will reduce interest payments on all non-federal cost share funds and provide greater flexibility in repayment terms. Further, this bill will ensure underserved communities in Southeastern Colorado can access clean drinking water and repay the federal government. In the last few years, the project cost estimate has nearly doubled due to inflation and increased labor costs.
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