Bill > HRes950

This resolution commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), a significant bipartisan initiative authorized by Congress in the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (WRDA). CERP serves as a blueprint for restoring America's Everglades, aiming to re-establish the natural flow of water from Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay, while also addressing crucial water supply and flood protection needs for South Florida. The resolution acknowledges the sustained commitment to CERP from multiple presidential and gubernatorial administrations, highlighting its importance for protecting drinking water for millions, supporting the regional economy, enhancing resilience to natural disasters like saltwater intrusion and extreme storms, and safeguarding critical infrastructure. It also recognizes the progress made in the first 25 years, such as the Kissimmee River restoration and Tamiami Trail bridging, and emphasizes the necessity of continued federal and state investment in planning, construction, science, and monitoring to fully achieve the plan's long-term goals.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/950/all-info