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Congressman Bishop Statement Regarding FY 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Mark Up

Statement

Date: May 7, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Infrastructure Government Budget and Spending Environment

Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the full Appropriations Committee approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. The government spending bill now goes to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for its consideration.

"Provisions in the bill support various construction efforts in Georgia including just over $47 million for the Savannah Harbor, common sense solutions to potential issues with the conservation of energy in Georgia, and reinforcement of industries dependant on imports and exports," said Congressman Bishop. "Nationally, the bill prioritizes funding for nuclear security, environmental cleanup activities, energy research, and the Army Corps of Engineers. These provisions will positively affect public safety, job creation, and the economy as a whole."


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