Rooney Highlights Everglades Restoration, Energy Security Projects in Appropriations Bill

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U.S. Representative Tom Rooney (FL-17), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, said that the 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill approved by the Committee today will provide critical funding for Everglades restoration, water infrastructure, and energy security projects.

"The Everglades restoration and water infrastructure projects funded by this bill are critical to keeping Florida beautiful and maintaining our state's economic growth," Rooney said. "I appreciate the Committee including my funding requests in the bill approved today."

"In addition to funding critical water and restoration projects in Florida, our bill will help ensure the safety of our nation's nuclear stockpile, advance energy independence, and strengthen our infrastructure, while meeting strict spending caps to save taxpayer money.

Funding requests submitted by Rooney and accepted in the 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations bill include:

* $64.1 million for Hoover Dike Seepage Control
* $9.5 million for Tampa Harbor operation and maintenance
* $2.75 million for the Okeechobee Waterway
* $123.7 million for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration
* $700,000 for Intracoastal Waterway operation and maintenance
* $400,000 for Manatee Harbor operation and maintenance

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