Dry weather in parts of the Midwest have contributed to unusually low river water levels, grounding some barges and requiring emergency dredging, with other waterways affected.

The measure was approved with a strong, bipartisan 384-37 vote.

The measure approved by the House panel would authorize about $25 billion for new Corps construction projects, including $19.2 billion for a major hurricane and flood protection plan in coastal Texas.

The measure would authorize $24.6 billion in federal funds for 21 Army Corps of Engineers projects covering flood and hurricane protection, harbor dredging and other related efforts across the country.

Corps, BuRec funds go for port, inland waterways, flood protection and rural projects to improve freight flow, provide climate change resilience and help disadvantaged communities.

Everglades restoration program receives the largest allotment of roughly $1.1 billion.

Already, Corps 'Chief's Reports' Signed for 14 Projects.