Lizzie Fletcher: “Here in Houston, we know the devastating effects that hurricanes can bring, and we know the importance of preparing.”

This project widens and deepens the Houston Ship Channel, promoting global trade at the busiest port in the country by total tonnage.

It is crucial that we utilize the full expertise and resources of the Corps to complete this study before our next Water Resources Development Act in 2026.

I hope my colleagues will join me in voting for the motion to recommit.

To make our communities safer and more resilient through infrastructure investment; and two, to support economic growth through infrastructure investment.