Smith Secures $50 Million in Federal Funding for State-of-the Art Vessel for Dredging
September 05, 2025
September 05, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025:
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Smith secures $50 million in federal funding for state-of-the art vessel for dredging
Today's House-passed FY26 Energy & Water Appropriations Act (HR 4553) includes $50 million in dedicated funds for a new shallow draft dredging vessel, which Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) specifically sought to address dangerous shoaling issues at the Manasqua . . .
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Smith secures $50 million in federal funding for state-of-the art vessel for dredging
Today's House-passed FY26 Energy & Water Appropriations Act (HR 4553) includes $50 million in dedicated funds for a new shallow draft dredging vessel, which Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) specifically sought to address dangerous shoaling issues at the Manasqua . . .