Washington, Feb. 11 -- Congresswoman Lauren Boebert issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's (CO-04) bill H.R. 131, the "Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit, passed the United States Senate with unanimous support this evening. The bill eliminates interest payments on construction costs endured by non-federal entities and extends the repayment period to 75 years, allowing local communities more flexibility to finish their investments in this critical project. Congressman Jeff Hurd (CO-03) is a cosponsor of the bill, while Colorado Senator Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper led companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.
Upon completion, the Arkansas Valley Conduit would provide access to clean water to 50,000 resid...