Legislation
WRDA 2026 Considerations
IRPT’s response to WRDA 2026 Considerations Whatever decisions are made, Congress, local sponsors and navigation stakeholders need transparency, consistent communication and a clear understanding of what is being funded,…
Read MoreHouse Approves Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved H.R. 9497 approved H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, a bipartisan bill that addresses improvements for…
Read MorePresident’s FY 2027 Budget Released
President’s FY 2027 Budget Released U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & Maritime Administration The President’s FY 2027 Budget outlines federal priorities for infrastructure investment, supply chain resilience, and economic competitiveness.…
Read MoreEnergy and Water Appropriations Act 2026: U.S. Army Corps Civil Works
January 5, 2026: The House Appropriations Committee released the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. The full press release can be found…
Read MoreSecuring Smart Investments in our Ports Act
Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act, introduced on December 19th, 2025, strengthens the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) by ensuring federal investments are distributed more evenly across regional port…
Read MoreDOT Announces $35 Million for Maritime Infrastructure Through BUILD Program
Source: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced $488 million in awards from the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program, with approximately $35.7 million dedicated to…
Read MoreEzell, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen America’s Ports and Manufacturing Jobs
Congressmen Mike Ezell (R-MS04) and Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA02) introduced H.R. 3842, the Strengthening American Maritime Dominance (SAMDA) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at bolstering investment in American cargo ports and revitalizing…
Read MoreClean Water Act Permitting Reforms
Republicans on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are committed to unleashing America’s potential to build and develop through Clean Water Act permitting reforms. H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure…
Read MoreJune 9, 2025: House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
The House of Representatives approved nine pieces of legislation, including bills to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and maritime industry, increase transparency and accountability at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA),…
Read MoreWater Resources Development Act of 2024 public comment period
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works is issuing this notice to provide information on the public comment period and virtual public listening sessions on…
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