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Bill · 119th Congress · HR 9497
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-06-29Topic: infrastructure utilities · environment · transportationSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceWater 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.
Sponsors
- Sam Graves Republican sponsor
- 3 cosponsors
Recorded votes
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yeas | Nays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | House roll 313 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 415 | 9 |
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | Senate | Received in the Senate. | refer |
| 2026-09-16 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2026-09-16 | 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). (text: CR H5850-5888) | |
| 2026-09-16 | 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). | floor pass | |
| 2026-09-16 | House | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5959-5960) | |
| 2026-09-16 | House | 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. | |
| 2026-09-16 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497. | |
| 2026-09-16 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5850-5893) | |
| 2026-09-16 | House | Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | |
| 2026-09-03 | House | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695. | |
| 2026-09-03 | House | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795. | report |
| 2026-09-03 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795. | report | |
| 2026-07-14 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0. | refer |
| 2026-07-14 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | refer |
| 2026-07-14 | House | Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged | refer |
| 2026-06-30 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. | refer |
| 2026-06-29 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | refer |
| 2026-06-29 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-06-29 | Introduced in House | introduce |