CONGRESSMAN BEGICH APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF WRDA, ADVANCES ALASKA-DRIVEN INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES

Washington, Sept. 16 -- Congressman Nick Begich issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sep. 16, 2026 - Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) applauded House passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, bipartisan legislation that advances locally driven infrastructure priorities across Alaska. The legislation advances critical projects addressing flood protection, ports and harbors, coastal erosion, navigation, and marine infrastructure across the state. "My office has worked hand in hand with communities across Alaska to identify their most pressing infrastructure needs," said Congressman Begich. "We heard directly from Alaskans about the need to move critical projects forward, and we worked to secure provisions...