The House and Senate reached an agreement on the authorization bill in July, but both houses had to vote on the compromise, a Schumer spokesman said.
The government will give $18 million toward the oyster project, $5 million each to Babylon and Patchogue for sewer upgrades and $7 million to repair the storm-eroded Montauk Point Lighthouse. Local matches are required for the oyster beds and lighthouse, a Schumer spokesman said.
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