Officials from the Army Corps will provide testimony regarding ongoing infrastructure projects.
The Army Corps of Engineers will appear before the House of Representatives on Wednesday, as the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment holds a hearing titled "Water Resources Development Acts Implementation: Review and Oversight of Past Provisions."
The hearing will focus on the status of federal water infrastructure studies and projects, as well as the Army Corps' implementation of projects related to water infrastructure, particularly those aimed at reducing flooding and improving navigation.
William "Butch" Graham Jr., the chief of engineers and commanding general of the Army Corps of Engineers, will testify at the hearing. Alongside him, Adam Telle, the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, will also provide insights.
Recent accusations from Democrats allege that the Army Corps is delaying construction of dam repairs and other infrastructure projects in blue states, such as Washington and California. However, the search results do not provide specific information about which Democrats have made these accusations.
The projects the Army Corps will discuss are those that Congress approved under the Water Resources Development Act. The hearing aims to provide oversight and review of these projects' progress and implementation.
This hearing comes amidst a critical time for water infrastructure in the United States, as the need for effective flood control and navigation improvements becomes increasingly important. The public and lawmakers alike will be eager to hear the Army Corps' plans and progress on these vital projects.
