WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. John Fetterman issued the following press release:

Last week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works unanimously passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which included several of U.S. Senator John Fetterman's (D-PA) priorities to support Pennsylvania's rivers and recreation.

"Investing in our communities, the rivers they use, and the overall recreation helps boost economies and keeps jobs in Pennsylvania," said Senator Fetterman. "I'm grateful these priorities were included and urge my colleagues on both sides to support this package."

The Water Resources Development Act is a biennial legislative package authorizing water infrastructure projects across the United States. Originatin...