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Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8812, the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), a biannual bill addressing water issues and projects in the United States. The legislation included language to halt the Corps of Engineers' rock weir plan and clarify Congressional intent to maintain the pool level at 114.5 feet.

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) delivered a floor speech celebrating the passage of H.R. 8812:

"I rise to celebrate the House’s passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which includes language to address an issue that is critical to the residents of my district.

"I have worked for many years in Congress to find a permanent solution regarding the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam and one that works for job creators, municipalities, and our community alike.

"Unfortunately, the Corps of Engineers selected a rock weir option as an alternative to replace the Lock and Dam, which would drop the pool level far below the needs of the community, and in the Corps’ simulation of that project, had disastrous impacts up and down the river bank.

"I was proud to partner with Representative Mike Collins to get language included in the Water Resources Development Act to stop the Corps’ disastrous rock weir plan and clarify Congressional intent to maintain our pool level at 114.5 feet.

"This is a big win for the residents of my district, and I yield back."