Water Resources Development Act of 2026
119-HR-9497119th CongressIntroduced Jun 29, 2026Water Resources Development
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate.
Sponsor
Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6](R-MO-6)3 cosponsors
Summary
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
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 to
- maintain ports and harbors,
- make certain waterways more navigable,
- reduce flood and storm damage,
- restore aquatic ecosystems and protect fish and wildlife,
- protect shorelines,
- address harmful algal blooms,
- rehabilitate dams,
- manage recreational sites and facilities,
- support water supply and storage projects, and
- support other water resources infrastructure.
The bill also directs the Corps of Engineers to establish an Office on Alternative Delivery Methods in order to accelerate project delivery of infrastructure.
In addition, the bill directs the Corps of Engineers to issue a rule that establishes categorical permissions for certain harbor or river improvements that will cause only minimal adverse environmental effects.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAlabamaAlaskaAlternative and renewable resourcesAquatic ecologyArizonaArkansasArmy Corps of EngineersAtmospheric science and weatherCaliforniaCaribbean areaColoradoComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConnecticutDams and canalsDelawareDistrict of Columbia
Actions (19)
Received in the Senate.
Sep 17, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2026House floor actions
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)
Sep 16, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
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).
Sep 16, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5959-5960)
Sep 16, 2026House floor actions
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.
Sep 16, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497.
Sep 16, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5850-5893)
Sep 16, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 16, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.
Sep 3, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
Sep 3, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
Sep 3, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0.
Jul 14, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 14, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Jul 14, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jun 30, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 29, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2026Library of Congress