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Steil introduces bill to support Great Lakes community harbors

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Bryan Steil U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Bryan Steil U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot

WASHINGTON (June 5, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today introduced the Revitalizing and Enhancing America’s Community Harbors (REACH) Act. This legislation aims to provide more opportunities for underserved harbors on the Great Lakes to access federal funds for essential water infrastructure projects, including breakwater repairs and dredging.

“In 2020, winter storms caused significant damage to the Racine Harbor breakwater. Since then, the community has struggled to make necessary repairs to protect the historic downtown, the Lake Michigan shoreline, and the harbor from storms,” said Steil. “This bill will open avenues for Racine and other community harbors to receive federal assistance for critical water infrastructure projects.”

The REACH Act mandates that 25% of funds be allocated towards projects at harbors within the Great Lakes Navigation System. Additionally, it allows non-federal, publicly owned harbors to qualify for supplemental funding.

Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01), Lisa McClain (MI-09), John Moolenaar (MI-02), and Max Miller (OH-07) are cosponsors of this legislation.

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