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A new Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA, has made headway in Congress, most recently with House passage of a bill authorizing about $9 billion for Army Corps of Engineers flood and storm protection, environmental restoration and other projects.

The new loan is the third for the county in 16 months, totaling $661 million.

Bill also establishes new parks and public lands fund to pay for infrastructure projects.

Next step is in the Senate, where committee-approved water infrastructure bills are waiting for a floor vote.

Despite the pandemic, the country expects $100 billion in investments over the next decade.