The U.S. House has passed a continuing resolution to keep the federal government operating. It contained $403 million for dealing with the Red Hill water crisis, including a portion for defueling the fuel storage facility.
The Conversation talked to Rep. Ed Case on Tuesday afternoon following that vote, and the rare inclusion of emergency funds to address our Red Hill water crisis. Case expects the Senate to take the bill up in the next few days, and that with its passage, it will head to the president for his signature.
This interview aired on The Conversation on Feb. 9, 2022. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on HPR-1.