WALZ PRAISES WRDA OVERRIDE VOTE

11/08/2007

WASHINGTON DC – Today, the Senate completed the override of H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007. This bipartisan legislation authorizes approximately $23 billion for more than 800 water projects, studies and new projects for the Army Corps of Engineers. The House overrode the veto on Tuesday evening by a vote of 361-54. The Senate completed the veto override process today with a vote of 79-14.

In response, Congressman Walz issued the following statement:

“I am pleased by the overwhelming bi-partisan majority that voted to override the President’s veto on this important legislation. President Bush has shown he is not serious about addressing the significant infrastructure problems facing this country. This is the first WRDA bill in more than seven years and this legislation authorizes important projects like an upgrade to the locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi River and a water treatment facility in the City of Goodview. I’m thrilled to see this important legislation become law.”