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"Facing the expiration of the Freedom to Fish Act in 2018, Senator McConnell is working to make the Freedom to Fish Act law for another five years! This means a lot to many in Kentucky and Tennessee,” said Wade White, Lyon County Judge Executive.

Today’s House passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, which the Senate passed earlier this year, represents a major victory for America’s local lenders and the communities they support.

“My state of Kentucky contains more than 1,900 miles of navigable inland waterways. Our water resources support more than 13,000 jobs in the maritime industry. Paducah, Kentucky serves as the heart of America’s inland waterways system, and Western Kentucky is also home to major civil works projects like Olmsted Locks and Dam and Kentucky Lock.

Recent Press Releases

Senator McConnell Provision to Extend “Freedom to Fish” Passes Committee

May 22, 2018

Crapo Bill Heads to White House for Signature

May 22, 2018

Senate to Consider Important Water Infrastructure Legislation

May 22, 2018