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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today secured $65.7 million through the House-passed Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 to fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ modification and maintenance of the Port of Brunswick and the Port of Savannah. 

The House of Representatives passed this bill Thursday, sending it to the Senate for consideration. 

This investment is crucial to both the Port of Brunswick and the Port of Savannah in their continued service to local and global trade. They are the #1 gateway in the nation for autos and heavy machinery roll-on/roll-off, as well as the largest single-terminal container facility in North America, respectively. In FY24 alone, Georgia’s ports accounted for 11% of Georgia’s total sales, amounting to $174 billion.

Among other provisions, the Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2026 includes:

·      $48.9 million for Savannah Harbor Operation and Maintainance, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

·      $16.3 million for Brunswick Harbor Operation and Maintainance, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

·      $500,000 for Savannah Harbor Deepening Study, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

·      Brunswick Harbor Modifications Project final funding via reprogramming

“With investments in the Savannah and Brunswick ports, Georgia is poised to continue its streak of 11 consecutive years as the best state to do business,” said Rep. Carter. “Our ports aren’t just the lifeblood of the Southeast; they power the global economy. These strategic modifications and maintenance will strengthen Georgia’s economy, creating more jobs, boosting revenue, and solidifying our position as a trade leader.”

Read the full bill text here.

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