Bipartisan Soo Locks Modernization Act introduced

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Representative Jack Bergman, U.S. Senator Gary Peters, and Representatives Sandy Levin, Fred Upton, Bill Huizenga, Tim Walberg, Dan Kildee, Mike Bishop, Debbie Dingell, Brenda Lawrence, John Moolenaar, Dave Trott, and Paul Mitchell today introduced the bipartisan Soo Locks Modernization Act. The legislation authorizes the necessary level of funding to construct another Poe-sized lock. Introduction of this legislation comes just days after seven Members of Michigan’s Congressional delegation and Governor Snyder toured the Soo Locks, which are critical to both our state’s and our country’s economy and national security. “I was glad to join a bipartisan Michigan delegation to visit the Soo Locks recently, and we all could agree on the vital role the Locks play in the state of Michigan and our nation,” said Rep. Brenda Lawrence. “The functioning of the Locks significantly impacts our economy and national security and we must do all that we can to support its function. That is why I support this legislation that would authorize adequate funding to complete the needed repairs to the Locks so that the commerce that is critical to our nation continues to flourish and jobs are secured for the American people.”