AWRC Act of 2025
119-HR-7889119th CongressIntroduced Mar 9, 2026Water Resources Development
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No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1](R-VA-1)10 cosponsors
Summary
Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025 or the AWRC Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and modifies the Water Resources Research Act Program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Under the program, USGS provides grants for Water Resources Research Institutes that are in each of the 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. Among other activities, the institutes plan and conduct research to improve water supply reliability and address water problems.
Subjects
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchIntergovernmental relationsResearch administration and fundingWater resources funding
Actions (18)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 15, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5575)
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 14, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7889.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5575-5576)
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 665.
Aug 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-764.
Aug 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-764.
Aug 20, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 15, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Jul 15, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 26, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Mar 19, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 9, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026Library of Congress