Costa Applauds Senate Passage of California Water Bill

Fresno, CA – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act with language to assist in reducing the impacts of California’s drought crisis and to build additional long-term drought resiliency.

“The passage of this legislation in both the House and Senate is significant for the entire state of California,” said Rep. Jim Costa. “With the enactment of this bill, California can begin to repair its broken water system and more water will be delivered to Valley agriculture and communities. My House and Senate colleagues and the people of the Valley have fought long and hard to get this legislation passed out of both chambers. Finally, drought stricken communities, farmers, and farm workers will feel some relief. I hope the President acts swiftly and signs the legislation as soon as possible.”

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