Measure authorizes $2.3B for eight new or modified Corps projects.

Lawmakers are moving ahead with plans for new legislation authorizing billions of dollars for flood protection, harbor dredging, river locks and dams, ecosystem restoration and other projects.

Bhatt, most recently a senior vice president with AECOM, previously led the Delaware and Colorado state transportation departments.

While highway funding and formula-distributed funds in the Infrastructure Act have gotten good reviews, Republicans find fault with how FHWA is carrying out discretionary programs.

The measure would authorize $24.6 billion in federal funds for 21 Army Corps of Engineers projects covering flood and hurricane protection, harbor dredging and other related efforts across the country.

Transportation Sec. Buttigieg defends guidance document before committee as Rep. Capito criticizes it.

Measure would boost funding 34% over FAST Act levels.

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee sets May 26 for vote on bill.

Measure seeks to provide aid for urban and rural communities of all sizes.