"Senate Unveils $9B Waterways Bill With Aid For Flint"

"The Senate unveiled a $9.4 billion waterways bill to boost U.S. ports, waterways and clean water infrastructure on Tuesday that also provides emergency assistance to address the drinking water crisis in Flint, Mich., where water from the Flint River corroded the city's pipes, contaminating the water supply with lead.

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will mark up the measure on Thursday.

The legislation identifies $4.5 billion worth of water infrastructure projects — significantly less than the $12.3 billion authorized in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2014. It authorizes $4.9 billion for drinking water and clean water infrastructure over five years."

Melanie Zanona reports for The Hill April 26, 2016.