Water Resources Development Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary reported to house (Sep 3, 2026)
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.
What just happenedSep 17, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Who’s behind it
- Engrossed in HouseSep 16, 2026
- Reported in HouseSep 3, 2026
- Introduced in HouseJun 29, 2026
- Sep 17, 2026IntroReferral
Received in the Senate.
- Sep 16, 2026FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 16, 2026FloorH37300
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, 2026Floor8000
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, 2026FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business.
- Sep 16, 2026FloorH37220
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, 2026FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497.
- Sep 16, 2026FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- Sep 16, 2026FloorH30300
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Sep 3, 2026CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.
- Sep 3, 2026CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Sep 3, 2026Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jul 14, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jul 14, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jul 14, 2026Committee
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee - Jun 30, 2026Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee - Jun 29, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jun 29, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 29, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House