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The U.S. House of Representatives today approved critical funding for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project and continued maintenance of the Savannah Harbor.
 
Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter spearheaded efforts to ensure funding for the project was included in the legislation. In addition to his request to the House Appropriations Committee to fund the project, Carter led the entire Georgia delegation highlighting the importance of the project, the unprecedented $5.50 return on every $1 invested, and the need for funding.

“Savannah’s harbor is an economic engine not just for our area but for our state and our nation,” said Carter.  “Seeing this project through is one of my top priorities in Congress because it will create jobs, opportunity, and prosperity for generations to come.”

The bill provides $50.6 million total for the Savannah Harbor. $29.6 million is provided for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project specifically and $21 million is provided for regular maintenance of the channel.  It comes as part of a larger bill providing funding for national defense nuclear weapons activities, the Army Corps of Engineers, various programs under the Department of Energy (DOE), and other related agencies.