$2.32 Million for Memphis and Wolf River Harbor Maintenance and Energy Development
October 1, 2009
This afternoon the House of Representatives passed a joint Senate-House compromise to HR 3183, the Fiscal Year 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations Act. The bill contains $1,369,000 for the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the mouth of Memphis Harbor (McKellar Lake) and $354,000 for Wolf River Harbor maintenance. The measure also includes $500,000 for the University of Memphis to invest in the use of biofuel micro-refineries that will use biomass and other waste to generate sustainable energy. The legislation also includes a $97,000 request from President Obama that will be used to conduct a storm water management study.
“Maintaining the navigation channel to Memphis Harbor is absolutely vital to the flow of commerce and promoting economic development. That’s why I fought hard to make sure that Army Corps of Engineers has the funding it needs to get this important job done,” Congressman Cohen said. “This bill will also help the University of Memphis to move forward with its plans to promote sustainable energy on the campus. Finally, I also want to commend President Obama for including $97,000 in federal funding to begin the process of a Storm Water Management Study for Memphis.”
In addition to funding for local projects, the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act invests in new technologies that will create the next generation of vehicles with improved fuel efficiency, better and cleaner engines and better batteries. It also helps modernize our electric grid by investing in “smart grid” and cyber security technologies that will ensure efficient and reliable delivery of electricity to American homes and businesses.
The bill increases funds for weatherization grants to help struggling families improve their homes’ energy efficiency and save hundreds of dollars annually in electricity and heating costs. It also invests in the water infrastructure needs of our communities to improve water quality and spur economic development after years of neglect.
The spending measure now heads to President Obama for his signature. The President is expected to sign the bill into law soon.
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Steven Broderick
Communications Director
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9)
1005 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Direct: 202-226-7916
Main: 202-225-3265
steven.broderick@mail.house.gov
“Maintaining the navigation channel to Memphis Harbor is absolutely vital to the flow of commerce and promoting economic development. That’s why I fought hard to make sure that Army Corps of Engineers has the funding it needs to get this important job done,” Congressman Cohen said. “This bill will also help the University of Memphis to move forward with its plans to promote sustainable energy on the campus. Finally, I also want to commend President Obama for including $97,000 in federal funding to begin the process of a Storm Water Management Study for Memphis.”
In addition to funding for local projects, the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act invests in new technologies that will create the next generation of vehicles with improved fuel efficiency, better and cleaner engines and better batteries. It also helps modernize our electric grid by investing in “smart grid” and cyber security technologies that will ensure efficient and reliable delivery of electricity to American homes and businesses.
The bill increases funds for weatherization grants to help struggling families improve their homes’ energy efficiency and save hundreds of dollars annually in electricity and heating costs. It also invests in the water infrastructure needs of our communities to improve water quality and spur economic development after years of neglect.
The spending measure now heads to President Obama for his signature. The President is expected to sign the bill into law soon.
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Steven Broderick
Communications Director
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9)
1005 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Direct: 202-226-7916
Main: 202-225-3265
steven.broderick@mail.house.gov
Issues:Transportation