Washington, July 14 -- Representative Val Hoyle issued the following press release:

Today, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA, H.R. 9497). It authorizes construction projects, studies and other infrastructure activities for U.S. waterways and ports. This bipartisan legislation also includes key priorities championed by Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04). The bill will next go to the full U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.

"I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation that will help Oregon's ports, harbors and inland waterways repair aging infrastructure, complete dredging and fix critical jetties," said Representative Hoyle. "Investments in o...