{"bill":{"id":"119-hr-9497","congress":119,"type":"HR","number":9497,"title":"Water Resources Development Act of 2026","originChamber":"House","introducedDate":"2026-06-29","sponsors":[{"bioguideId":"G000546","fullName":"Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]","party":"R","state":"MO","district":6}],"cosponsorsCount":3,"latestAction":{"actionDate":"2026-09-17","text":"Received in the Senate."},"policyArea":"Water Resources Development","subjects":["Administrative law and regulatory procedures","Advisory bodies","Alabama","Alaska","Alternative and renewable resources","Aquatic ecology","Arizona","Arkansas","Army Corps of Engineers","Atmospheric science and weather","California","Caribbean area","Colorado","Computers and information technology","Congressional oversight","Connecticut","Dams and canals","Delaware","District of Columbia"],"actions":[{"date":"2026-09-17","text":"Received in the Senate.","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"Senate","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-09-16","text":"Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-09-16","text":"On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5850-5888)","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":true},{"date":"2026-09-16","text":"Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 313).","type":"Floor","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":true},{"date":"2026-09-16","text":"Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5959-5960)","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-09-16","text":"At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-09-16","text":"DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-09-16","text":"Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5850-5893)","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-09-16","text":"Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-09-03","text":"Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.","type":"Calendars","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-09-03","text":"Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.","type":"Committee","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-09-03","text":"Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.","type":"Committee","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-07-14","text":"Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0.","type":"Committee","chamber":"House committee actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-07-14","text":"Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held","type":"Committee","chamber":"House committee actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-07-14","text":"Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged","type":"Committee","chamber":"House committee actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-06-30","text":"Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.","type":"Committee","chamber":"House committee actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-06-29","text":"Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-06-29","text":"Introduced in House","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false},{"date":"2026-06-29","text":"Introduced in House","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false}],"summary":"<p><strong>Water Resources Development Act of 2026</strong></p><p>This bill authorizes and modifies certain water resource infrastructure projects and programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and makes related requirements. For example, the bill authorizes and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the Corps of Engineers, such as studies or projects&nbsp;to</p><ul><li>maintain ports and harbors,</li><li>make certain waterways more navigable,</li><li>reduce flood and storm damage,</li><li>restore aquatic ecosystems and protect fish and wildlife,</li><li>protect shorelines,</li><li>address harmful algal blooms,</li><li>rehabilitate dams,</li><li>manage recreational sites and facilities,</li><li>support water supply and storage projects, and</li><li>support other water resources infrastructure.</li></ul><p>The bill also directs the Corps of Engineers to establish an Office on Alternative Delivery Methods in order to accelerate project delivery of infrastructure.&nbsp;</p><p>In addition, the bill directs the Corps of Engineers to issue a rule that establishes categorical permissions for certain harbor or river improvements&nbsp;that will cause only minimal adverse environmental effects.</p>","updateDate":"2026-09-29T19:48:32Z"},"markets":[],"stateBills":[],"meta":{"sources":["congress.gov"],"latencyMs":8003,"ts":"2026-10-13T10:38:16.103Z"},"nextActions":{"inspect":[],"related":[{"description":"Search related legislation","method":"GET","url":"https://simplefunctions.dev/api/public/query-gov?q=Water%20Resources%20Development%20Act%20of%202026"}]}}