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Hoeven: Senate Unable to Overcome Filibuster on Energy and Water Funding Bill

Press Release

Date: Oct. 8, 2015
Location: Washington, D.C
Issues: Government Budget and Spending Natural Resources

Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Senate was unable to overcome a filibuster of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Water and Energy Appropriations bill. The bill includes language Hoeven authored that supports flood protection and water infrastructure projects for Fargo, Minot and LaMoure, as well as funding for energy research conducted in North Dakota. The measure required 60 votes to proceed to debate and a vote, but was blocked along party lines, 49 to 47.

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"This measure includes important provisions for North Dakota communities that are struggling to put flood protection measures in place in a timely manner," said Hoeven. "In the past, we have secured relief for many of our residents through investments in infrastructure, water retention and affordable flood insurance. Today's bill would continue that progress for Fargo, Minot and LaMoure by giving the Corps the authority and funding it needs to help move these projects forward."

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