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ABSTRAX/CONGRESS/BILLS/H.R. 9497
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H.R. 9497PASSED HOUSEWATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

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INTRODUCED
Jun 29, 2026
COSPONSORS
3
3 at introduction
ROLL CALLS
1
votes taken
LATEST ACTION
Sep 3, 2026

SUMMARY

as published

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, andsupport 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.

LATEST ACTION

verbatim

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.

Sep 3, 2026

ROLL-CALL VOTES

1 on this measure

SPONSOR

RSam GravesMO

COSPONSORS

3

SUBJECTS

87
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAlabamaAlaskaAlternative and renewable resourcesAquatic ecologyArizonaArkansasArmy Corps of EngineersAtmospheric science and weatherCaliforniaCaribbean areaColoradoComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConnecticutDams and canalsDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEmployee hiringEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFederal-Indian relationsFiresFloods and storm protectionFloridaForests, forestry, treesGeorgiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGreat LakesHawaiiHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIdahoIllinoisIntergovernmental relationsIowaKansasKentuckyLakes and riversLand transfersLicensing and registrationsLouisianaMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMissouri RiverNavigation, waterways, harborsNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew York StateNorth CarolinaOhioOklahomaOregonOutdoor recreationPennsylvaniaPest managementPublic-private cooperationResearch and developmentRhode IslandSolid waste and recyclingSouth CarolinaSports and recreation facilitiesTennesseeTexasU.S. territories and protectoratesUtahVermontVirginiaWashington StateWater qualityWater resources fundingWater storageWater use and supplyWatershedsWisconsinWyoming

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