U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s legislation to upgrade water infrastructure in Henry and Clayton Counties passed through the U.S. Senate.

Sen. Ossoff introduced the Georgia Stormwater Management Act to upgrade water infrastructure for families and businesses in Clayton and Henry Counties.

The bill passed the Senate as part of this year’s Water Resources Development Act reauthorization. The bill previously passed the House and now heads to the President’s desk to become law.

The bill would establish a new authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out water infrastructure projects across Clayton and Henry Counties, which would upgrade quality of life and improve resiliency.

The new authority would be a key first step to then appropriate funds for local projects.

“I remain focused on Clayton and Henry Counties every day. I’ve heard consistently from local leaders about concerns with aging water infrastructure, which is why I introduced and have now passed through the Senate this bill that would authorize the U.S. Army Corps to work on vital water infrastructure projects across the area,” Sen. Ossoff said.

Click here to read the Georgia Stormwater Management Act.