Lungren Secures $78.7 Million for Sacramento Area Flood Control PDF Print
Bill will head to the Senate for debate

Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Lungren (R-CA) today voted in favor of a bill that would bring much needed flood control funds to the Sacramento region. H.R. 3183, the Energy and Water Appropriations Act of 2010, is the first step in a three part process. The second step will send the bill to the Senate for debate and revision. When both House and Senate versions are agreed to, this bill will make available funds for various energy and water projects in the California's 3rd Congressional District in 2010. "I am pleased with the outcome of this appropriations bill and what it means for my district. Flood control has always been and will always be a top priority for me. Though Republicans are in the minority this Congress, I will continue to work in a bipartisan way to benefit the constituents I represent," Lungren said.

The following projects will help improve California's 3rd Congressional District's flood control:

American River Watershed (Common Features) - $6,700,000
American River Watershed (Folsom Dam Modifications) - $66,700,000
American River Watershed (Folsom Dam Raise & Bridge) - $600,000
South Sacramento County Streams - $4,750,000

"My staff and I will continue to work hard to secure funds for projects of national importance - like flood protection in the Sacramento region. We realize there is more work to be done to ensure the safety of all who are threatened by potential flooding in our district," Lungren concluded. 

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Congressman Dan Lungren serves as Ranking Member on the House Administration Committee in addition to serving on the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees
 
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