Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- Introduced Jun 29
- Committee Jun 29
- Passed House Sep 16
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, Sep 16, 2026Next: Senate vote
41d ago Sep 17, 2026: Received in the Senate.
Final votes
House 415-9
1 roll call on this bill
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Votes
House roll 313
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
R 202-9 D 212-0 I 1-0
415-9
Passed
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Summary
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Full summary13 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Sep 3, 2026
Summary versions
- Reported to HouseSep 3, 2026
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate.Sep 17, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sep 16, 2026
- HouseOn 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, 2026
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5959-5960)Sep 16, 2026
- HouseAt 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, 2026
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497.Sep 16, 2026
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5850-5893)Sep 16, 2026
- HouseMr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Sep 16, 2026
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.Sep 3, 2026
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.Sep 3, 2026
- HouseSubcommittee on Water Resources and Environment DischargedJul 14, 2026
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldJul 14, 2026
All actions16
- HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0.Jul 14, 2026
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.Jun 30, 2026
- HouseIntroduced in HouseJun 29, 2026
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.Jun 29, 2026
Bill record
Text versions3
- Engrossed in HouseSep 16, 2026PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseSep 3, 2026PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseJun 29, 2026PDF: Introduced in House
Committees1
- House Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReported By Sep 3, 2026Markup By, Jul 14, 2026Referred To, Jun 29, 2026
- Subcommittee: Water Resources and Environment SubcommitteeDischarged from
Sponsor and cosponsors3 cosponsors
- Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO-6)Sponsor, Jun 29, 2026
- Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24)OriginalJoined Jun 29, 2026
- Mike Collins (R-GA-10)OriginalJoined Jun 29, 2026
- Rick Larsen (D-WA-2)OriginalJoined Jun 29, 2026
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports1
- H. Rept. 119-795Committee report
Titles2
Short titles
- Water Resources Development Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Passed House
Official titles
- To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects88
Policy area
Legislative 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 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
Related bills3
- H.R. 10383 119th, Related bill To require the Secretary of the Army to expedite the completion of agreements with non-Federal interests for beneficial use of dredged material from federally authorized harbors in the State of Ohio, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 10387 119th, Related bill To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out additional Great Lakes fishery and ecosystem restoration projects not eligible under current policy of the Department of the Army, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 10386 119th, Related bill To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase the amount and purposes of funds authorized for the Secretary of the Army to carry out water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Toledo and Oregon, Ohio, and for other purposes.
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.