United States Congress; urge to authorize a comprehensive reliability report on Marine Highway 65 in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026.

Summary

The resolution asks the United States Congress to include language in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 that would permit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prepare a comprehensive reliability report on Marine Highway 65. It targets the locks and dams along the Tennessee‑Tombigbee Waterway, which support barge traffic, industry, and jobs in Mississippi and the broader Southeast. The measure highlights recent lock failures and infrastructure concerns that could threaten regional commerce.

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