Minnesota Senator Amy Klobachar has cosponsored legislation that would advance key infrastructure projects on the Mississippi River to help ensure barge travel that Minnesota businesses rely on is not disrupted.

The legislation, known as the "RIVER" Act,  would help move forward major construction projects on the Inland Waterways System, including much-needed rehabilitation of the locks and dams along the Mississippi River.

Klobachar says the bill will help make sure the Inland Waterways Trust Fund  remains viable and can continue to support projects to speed up rehabilitation of the locks and dams on the Inland Waterways System, which includes the Mississippi River.

The bill increases fuel fees paid by users and would take steps to ensure that projects are completed in a timely fashion and do not exceed cost estimates.