On behalf of the over 500 members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I am writing to share our priorities for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 ahead of the Subcommittee's upcoming stakeholder priorities hearing. NSSGA represents aggregates producers and manufacturers of equipment and services that support the construction industry. Our members employ more than 100,000 hardworking men and women responsible for producing the essential raw materials found in every home, building, road, port, dam, and public works project across the nation.  Aggregates are critical components in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects authorized under WRDA. These materials are vital for improving ports and harbors, enhancing waterway infrastructure and navigation, protecting shorelines, mitigating flooding, and supporting ecosystem restoration efforts. Our industry also plays a key role in environmental applications, including erosion control, water filtration systems, wastewater management, drinking water purification, and wetland restoration.