WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley said that several Iowa projects were included in the Energy and Water spending bill that passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee today.
"Funding for these projects will provide an investment in our communities and our environment, and will be important to our country's quest to find new sources of energy," Grassley said.
The bill will now move for consideration by the Senate. Grassley said he will continue to work with Senate appropriators throughout the process to see that funding for the project is included in the final version of the bill. The appropriations process begins each spring and is typically completed at the end of each congressional session.
Here are Iowa projects included in the bill.
Lewis and Clark Region Water System, $16 million
- To supply treated water to 300,000 residents, 20 communities and rural water systems in Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota
. This project is a regional approach by the three states to more efficiently provide water resources to communities.
Iowa Central Community College, Renewable Fuel Testing Laboratory, $750,000
- To create and expand training, public awareness and testing needs for renewable fuel consumers.
University of Northern Iowa, Center for Advanced Bio-Based Binders and Pollution Reduction Technologies, $950,000
– To develop new, innovative binder systems which show potential in replacing petroleum-based products.
University of Iowa, Burlington Atomic Energy Commission Plant and Ames Laboratory Former Workers Medical Surveillance Programs, $1 million
- To fund medical research to detect conditions that are amendable to early intervention, ameliorate certain conditions, and provide primary prevention.
Army Corps of Engineers -
numerous projects for Iowa included which will be posted on http://grassley.senate.gov .