Fischer Announces Over $2M for Nebraska Flood Control Projects in Funding Bill; Urges Senate Passage

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she has secured $2.6 million for four flood control projects across the state. “These four projects are important to our state’s flood risk management and will help restore areas where flooding has become a real issue,” Fischer said. “I thank our local leaders who have worked closely with me to identify the best way to direct federal investments towards these challenges.” This funding was included in the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act of 2027 released by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill now awaits consideration by the Senate. The projects included are as follows : $1.5 million for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Big Elk Park Restoration. $750,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ study to evaluate previously constructed flood risk management projects along the Platte River. $250,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Middle Loup River Stabilization and Infrastructure Protection Project. $100,000 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue construction of a stormwater pump station to protect Offutt Air Force Base. See full bill text here . ###