The executive officers of IFPTE commented on provisions in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which was passed by the Senate and the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.
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This week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unveiled their compromise text for the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. The agreed-to WRDA text addresses some of the priorities that IFPTE has advocated for inclusion in the bill
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IFPTE Local 777 President Colin Smalley and Chief Steward David Wisniewski began holding a series of meetings this week with key Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana congressional offices.
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In a letter to key lawmakers who are finalizing the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA), IFPTE recommends permanent adoption of the 65/35 cost-share practice for inland waterways infrastructure modernization, as it “will provide even more stability for these projects, and, simply put, will continue to be a strong engine of job creation.”
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IFPTE's letter to the House Transportation Committee highlights the improvements in the WRDA that should be maintained in the bill.
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