Lloyd Bentsen: “I rise in support of H.R. 4733, the FY 2001 Energy and Water Appropriations bill. I strongly support the decision of the…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 4733, the FY 2001 Energy and Water Appropriations bill. I strongly support the decision of the Subcommittee on Energy & Water to ensure the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers receives adequate funding to continue their vital work in the areas of flood control and navigational improvement. I would also like to compliment the administration for their decision to fully fund the Corps' budget. This funding level recognizes the critical economic and public safety initiatives contained within the legislation. Because many flood and navigation projects located in my district are on accelerated construction schedules, full funding by the administration and the subcommittee will ensure the expedited completion at great savings to the taxpayers. I am very pleased by the support this legislation provides for addressing the chronic flooding problems of Harris County, TX. H.R. 4733, includes vital funding for several flood control projects in the Houston area. I am most gratified that the subcommittee, for the second consecutive year, decided to fully fund the Brays Bayou project at $6 million for FY 2001.”