Frank Lautenberg: “I thank Senator Leahy, along with Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Dianne Feinstein…”

“I thank Senator Leahy, along with Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Dianne Feinstein, who has jurisdiction over the Corps, for their work on this vital bill, which would help states affected by Hurricane Sandy recover and prepare for future storms. It includes important language to allow projects in the study phase to be constructed and does not intend to disqualify projects with increased costs and decreased economic benefits as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Given that this process is different than standard practice, does the Senator agree that the Corps of Engineers should submit a report to Congress to explain the process that will be implemented?”