Senate Hearing on Water Infrastructure Legislation
January 1, 2015
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The Frame
The committee is evaluating the need for a new , which authorizes federal funding and projects for U.S. ports, waterways, and flood control systems that support $2 trillion in annual commerce.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Marine transportation industry
The industry relies on the maintenance of ports and waterways for the movement of goods and economic operations.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The agency manages the infrastructure projects and waterways discussed in the legislation.
Residents of port-adjacent communities
These residents are impacted by local economic activity and flood control measures managed by the Corps.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The U.S. marine transportation industry supports $2 trillion in commerce and over 13 million jobs.
- Investments in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects provide an average annual economic benefit of $110 billion.
- The return on investment for Corps projects is estimated at $16 in benefits for every $1 invested.
- The committee aims to enact a Water Resources Development Act every 2 years to address aging infrastructure.
- The McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System spans 445 miles across Arkansas and Oklahoma.
- The Tulsa Port of Catoosa and Port of Muskogee host over 70 companies and employ more than 6,500 people.
- The Tulsa Port of Catoosa generates an annual economic impact of over $400 million for Oklahoma.
- International markets represent 73 percent of global purchasing power and 95 percent of global consumers.
Why It Matters
The committee is evaluating the need for a new , which authorizes federal funding and projects for U.S. ports, waterways, and flood control systems that support $2 trillion in annual commerce.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Water Resources Development Act?
Why does the Senate want to pass this act every two years?
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Discoveries
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Biennial Legislative Cycle
The committee explicitly identifies a goal to move from irregular, multi-year gaps in water infrastructure legislation to a consistent two-year cycle.
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