US Senate passes military construction funds

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The United States Senate passed a bill that will provide more funding for military construction.

It includes $556 million dollars for nearly a dozen projects across Georgia.

In the bill, Fort Stewart would see $8 million for an Aircraft Maintenance Hangar design, as well as $45 million to finish barracks at Fort Stewart.

The Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport will see $27 million for a Dining Hall and Services Training Facility.

It should also see about $11 million for a C-130-J Corrosion Control Facility.

The bill still needs to pass the full United States House before it becomes law.