Derrick Van Orden: “I was very proud to champion the counting authorities…”

“The study will focus on flood risks and water resource management concerns in the La Crosse area and is a first step towards a long term accreditation of these levies. I was very proud to champion the counting authorities programs which allows smaller Army Corps of Engineer projects to be implemented without the lengthy congressional approval process. Changes like this are going to help the resiliency of our local riverfront communities. This bipartisan package also includes my Public Buildings Accountability Act, H.R. 6254.” (00:52–01:03)

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