$925 million for advanced nuclear fuel production.$142 million for nuclear core pit production so America’s nuclear weapons can be modernized and continue to act as a deterrent.$35 million for the Sea-launched Cruise Missile, SLCM-N, to combat emerging Chinese and Russian threats.Six percent increase in overall defense spending and a cut in non-defense spending.10 percent increase in weapons funding above FY23 enacted levels.Bennett Johnston Waterway deepening feasibility study Mississippi River Gulf Outlet planning, engineering and design Calcasieu River and Pass construction and Morganza to the Gulf construction. Funds other Louisiana projects, including the J.Includes report language encouraging the Corps to expedite the process to determine eligible pump stations for rehabilitation in accordance with WRDA 22 Section 8152.$353 million for the Mississippi River and Tributaries Account.$2.03 billion for Army Corps of Engineers construction projects.$2.771 billion for the maintenance and dredging needs of America’s ports and harbors.$5.52 billion for the Operations and Maintenance Account.Kennedy helped secure the following energy and water infrastructure wins for Louisiana and America: Moreover, we’re increasing the Army Corps of Engineers’ funding by 20 percent over the president’s budget so that the Corps can keep protecting and strengthening Louisiana communities,” said Kennedy. investment in key defense programs by six percent, ups our investment in nuclear energy and in producing its fuel sources right here at home, and cuts wasteful non-defense spending. “Making America’s economy and national security strong were guiding priorities for this legislation. John Kennedy (R-La.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, today applauded the Appropriations Committee for approving the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act by a vote of 29-0. Moreover, we’re increasing the Army Corps of Engineers’ funding by 20 percent over the president’s budget so that the Corps can keep protecting and strengthening Louisiana communities.”

River pump dredge