Washington, Sept. 16 -- Congresswoman Sarah McBride issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (D-Del.) voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which includes several Delaware priorities she advocated for during the development of the legislation. WRDA authorizes critical water resources infrastructure projects and studies through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program, supporting flood and storm protection, ports and harbors, and inland waterway navigation across the country.
As the state with the lowest mean elevation in the country, Delaware faces significant risks from flooding, coastal storms, and shoreline erosion. WRDA is a critical tool for strengthening Delaware's ...