Frank Lautenberg: “I rise today to engage in a colloquy with my friend Senator Leahy, who is managing the Senate Supplemental…”

“I rise today to engage in a colloquy with my friend Senator Leahy, who is managing the Senate Supplemental Appropriations bill. The bill includes funding and language provisions for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that will help construct and improve crucial flood control projects in areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy, including along the Jersey Shore. Mitigation projects along the coast are critical to preventing future damage, and that's why I am pleased that language is included in the bill to authorize projects for construction that are currently in the study phase. This provision will expedite flood control efforts in flood-prone areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy, and I am pleased Senator Leahy agrees this is a valuable initiative.”