Congressman DesJarlais Votes in Favor of the Water Resources Reform & Development Act of 2014

Statement

Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) today voted in favor of H.R. 3080: The Water Resources Reform & Development Act of 2014 (WRRDA). This legislation will provide important financial resources for repairs to the Chickamauga Lock by prioritizing water infrastructure spending and reforming the Inland Waterways Trust Fund. WRRDA passed the House 412-4.

"It is important that we fund and maintain critical infrastructure like the Chickamauga Lock," said Congressman DesJarlais. "Not only is maintaining Tennessee's waterways important for our state, it is important for the overall health of our nation's economy. The federal budget is rife with reckless government spending. Rather than continuing to waste taxpayer dollars on unnecessary bureaucracy, we should prioritize our spending so that we are only funding projects that provide a good return on our investment. Today's legislation is a step in that direction."

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