NADLER, GOLDMAN, VELÁZQUEZ, AND SCHUMER SECURE $160 MILLION FUNDING AUTHORIZATION FOR NEW YORK CITY, APPLAUDS PRESIDENT BIDEN’S ENACTMENT OF LEGISLATION THAT WILL COMBAT[...]

Washington, DC - U.S. Reps. Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today applauded President Joe Biden's enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which includes the authorization of $160 million for environmental infrastructure improvements and authorization of measures mandating a comprehensive flood protection plan for the New York-New Jersey Harbor following the House of Representatives and Senate's passage of the bipartisan 'Water Resources Development Act' (WRDA) of 2024.

The 'Water Resources Development Act' of 2024 includes a request from Representatives Nadler and Goldman to authorize $60 million to improve water and wastewater management, including stormwater management such as combined sewer overflows in Manhattan.

Additionally, Congressman Nadler successfully secured language in the law that mandates the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) include in their New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study (HATS) plans that address the variety of flooding threats facing New York City including tidal and river flooding, heavy rainfall, groundwater emergence, erosion, and sea level rise. The law also specifies that USACE must include in their plan, recommendations relating to projects and activities that maximize the net ecological and societal benefits to neighboring communities.

Congressman Nadler said, "I am proud to have secured the authorization of $60 million in environmental infrastructure improvements for Manhattan and language ensuring a comprehensive flood protection plan for the New York-New Jersey Harbor in the WRDA that President Biden signed into law last week. 12 years after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, New York City continues to face growing risk from the climate crisis. That's why I have pushed hard to secure critical funding and provisions to safeguard our communities and strengthen their resilience to future climate challenges. As Dean of the New York Congressional Delegation, I'll continue advocating for improved water infrastructure and management to address future flooding in Manhattan and throughout New York City."

"I am extraordinarily proud to have secured this critical money for NY-10 and New York City in the WRDA legislation that President Biden has now signed into law, Congressman Dan Goldman said. "The $160 million in authorizations included in WRDA are a major step towards protecting our coastal communities against the threat that climate change and flooding pose to our city. From Brooklyn to Manhattan and beyond, this legislation will substantively change the way our city is able to respond to flooding and water management. I look forward to continuing to work at all levels of government to make our city more resilient and secure."

Senator Chuck Schumer said, "I'm proud to support this legislation which authorizes federal funding to better prevent flooding in New York City, improve wastewater management, and strengthen the city's climate resiliency in the face of more frequent and devastating extreme weather events. I've worked hard to secure more critical federal support for the Army Corps of Engineers to develop ways to minimize flooding from heavy rain events and to upgrade the city's water and sewer systems. I'll keep fighting to improve water infrastructure and management to help combat future flooding across New York."

Congresswoman Velázquez said, "With climate change increasing instances of extreme weather, it's vital that the federal government makes the necessary investments to ensure our city is prepared. I was proud to work with Congressman Goldman and Leader Jeffries to secure provisions to ensure that Brooklyn has the infrastructure needed to prepare for flooding of all kinds. I look forward to seeing the positive changes these improvements will bring to our communities."

WRDA gives the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the authority to carry out water development projects and studies, among other things. Allowing the Army Corps of Engineers to spend the money is the first step in the process. Now law, Congress still needs to provide funding for the Corps to carry out the environmental infrastructure projects in the upcoming appropriations process.

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The 'Water Resources Development Act' (WRDA) of 2024 Includes Key Measures Fought for by Nadler to Authorize Vital Funding for New York's 12th Congressional District  

Legislation Includes Authorization of $160 Million for Environmental Infrastructure Improvements, Mandates Comprehensive New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study (HATS) to Protect Against Multi-Hazard Flood Risks

Washington, DC - U.S. Reps. Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today applauded President Joe Biden's enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which includes the authorization of $160 million for environmental infrastructure improvements and authorization of measures mandating a comprehensive flood protection plan for the New York-New Jersey Harbor following the House of Representatives and Senate's passage of the bipartisan 'Water Resources Development Act' (WRDA) of 2024.

The 'Water Resources Development Act' of 2024 includes a request from Representatives Nadler and Goldman to authorize $60 million to improve water and wastewater management, including stormwater management such as combined sewer overflows in Manhattan.

Additionally, Congressman Nadler successfully secured language in the law that mandates the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) include in their New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study (HATS) plans that address the variety of flooding threats facing New York City including tidal and river flooding, heavy rainfall, groundwater emergence, erosion, and sea level rise. The law also specifies that USACE must include in their plan, recommendations relating to projects and activities that maximize the net ecological and societal benefits to neighboring communities.

Congressman Nadler said, "I am proud to have secured the authorization of $60 million in environmental infrastructure improvements for Manhattan and language ensuring a comprehensive flood protection plan for the New York-New Jersey Harbor in the WRDA that President Biden signed into law last week. 12 years after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, New York City continues to face growing risk from the climate crisis. That's why I have pushed hard to secure critical funding and provisions to safeguard our communities and strengthen their resilience to future climate challenges. As Dean of the New York Congressional Delegation, I'll continue advocating for improved water infrastructure and management to address future flooding in Manhattan and throughout New York City."

"I am extraordinarily proud to have secured this critical money for NY-10 and New York City in the WRDA legislation that President Biden has now signed into law, Congressman Dan Goldman said. "The $160 million in authorizations included in WRDA are a major step towards protecting our coastal communities against the threat that climate change and flooding pose to our city. From Brooklyn to Manhattan and beyond, this legislation will substantively change the way our city is able to respond to flooding and water management. I look forward to continuing to work at all levels of government to make our city more resilient and secure."

Senator Chuck Schumer said, "I'm proud to support this legislation which authorizes federal funding to better prevent flooding in New York City, improve wastewater management, and strengthen the city's climate resiliency in the face of more frequent and devastating extreme weather events. I've worked hard to secure more critical federal support for the Army Corps of Engineers to develop ways to minimize flooding from heavy rain events and to upgrade the city's water and sewer systems. I'll keep fighting to improve water infrastructure and management to help combat future flooding across New York."

Congresswoman Velázquez said, "With climate change increasing instances of extreme weather, it's vital that the federal government makes the necessary investments to ensure our city is prepared. I was proud to work with Congressman Goldman and Leader Jeffries to secure provisions to ensure that Brooklyn has the infrastructure needed to prepare for flooding of all kinds. I look forward to seeing the positive changes these improvements will bring to our communities."

WRDA gives the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the authority to carry out water development projects and studies, among other things. Allowing the Army Corps of Engineers to spend the money is the first step in the process. Now law, Congress still needs to provide funding for the Corps to carry out the environmental infrastructure projects in the upcoming appropriations process. 

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The 'Water Resources Development Act' (WRDA) of 2024 Includes Key Measures Fought for by Nadler to Authorize Vital Funding for New York's 12th Congressional District  

Legislation Includes Authorization of $160 Million for Environmental Infrastructure Improvements, Mandates Comprehensive New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study (HATS) to Protect Against Multi-Hazard Flood Risks

Washington, DC - U.S. Reps. Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today applauded President Joe Biden's enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which includes the authorization of $160 million for environmental infrastructure improvements and authorization of measures mandating a comprehensive flood protection plan for the New York-New Jersey Harbor following the House of Representatives and Senate's passage of the bipartisan 'Water Resources Development Act' (WRDA) of 2024.

The 'Water Resources Development Act' of 2024 includes a request from Representatives Nadler and Goldman to authorize $60 million to improve water and wastewater management, including stormwater management such as combined sewer overflows in Manhattan.

Additionally, Congressman Nadler successfully secured language in the law that mandates the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) include in their New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study (HATS) plans that address the variety of flooding threats facing New York City including tidal and river flooding, heavy rainfall, groundwater emergence, erosion, and sea level rise. The law also specifies that USACE must include in their plan, recommendations relating to projects and activities that maximize the net ecological and societal benefits to neighboring communities.

Congressman Nadler said, "I am proud to have secured the authorization of $60 million in environmental infrastructure improvements for Manhattan and language ensuring a comprehensive flood protection plan for the New York-New Jersey Harbor in the WRDA that President Biden signed into law last week. 12 years after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, New York City continues to face growing risk from the climate crisis. That's why I have pushed hard to secure critical funding and provisions to safeguard our communities and strengthen their resilience to future climate challenges. As Dean of the New York Congressional Delegation, I'll continue advocating for improved water infrastructure and management to address future flooding in Manhattan and throughout New York City."

"I am extraordinarily proud to have secured this critical money for NY-10 and New York City in the WRDA legislation that President Biden has now signed into law, Congressman Dan Goldman said. "The $160 million in authorizations included in WRDA are a major step towards protecting our coastal communities against the threat that climate change and flooding pose to our city. From Brooklyn to Manhattan and beyond, this legislation will substantively change the way our city is able to respond to flooding and water management. I look forward to continuing to work at all levels of government to make our city more resilient and secure."

Senator Chuck Schumer said, "I'm proud to support this legislation which authorizes federal funding to better prevent flooding in New York City, improve wastewater management, and strengthen the city's climate resiliency in the face of more frequent and devastating extreme weather events. I've worked hard to secure more critical federal support for the Army Corps of Engineers to develop ways to minimize flooding from heavy rain events and to upgrade the city's water and sewer systems. I'll keep fighting to improve water infrastructure and management to help combat future flooding across New York."

Congresswoman Velázquez said, "With climate change increasing instances of extreme weather, it's vital that the federal government makes the necessary investments to ensure our city is prepared. I was proud to work with Congressman Goldman and Leader Jeffries to secure provisions to ensure that Brooklyn has the infrastructure needed to prepare for flooding of all kinds. I look forward to seeing the positive changes these improvements will bring to our communities."

WRDA gives the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the authority to carry out water development projects and studies, among other things. Allowing the Army Corps of Engineers to spend the money is the first step in the process. Now law, Congress still needs to provide funding for the Corps to carry out the environmental infrastructure projects in the upcoming appropriations process. 

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