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H.R. 9497 House Water Resources Development

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

House Floor
Introduced
Jun 29, 2026
Sponsor
Rep. Graves, Sam (R-MO-6)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate on Sep 17, 2026.

  1. House Introduced in House Jun 29, 2026
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Jun 29, 2026
  3. House Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Jun 30, 2026
  4. House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged Jul 14, 2026
  5. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Jul 14, 2026
  6. House Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0. Jul 14, 2026
  7. House Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795. Sep 3, 2026
  8. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695. Sep 3, 2026
  9. House Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Sep 16, 2026
  10. House Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5850-5893) Sep 16, 2026
  11. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497. Sep 16, 2026
  12. 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. Sep 16, 2026
  13. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5959-5960) Sep 16, 2026
  14. House 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, 2026
  15. 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) Sep 16, 2026
  16. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Sep 16, 2026
  17. House
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Sep 16, 2026
    Agreed Yea 415 Nay 9 Roll Call
  18. Senate Received in the Senate. Sep 17, 2026

Cosponsors

3

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

Committees

  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
    • [Reported By, Sep 3, 2026]
    • [Markup By, Jul 14, 2026]
    • [Referred To, Jun 29, 2026]

Summary

Water Resources Development Act of 2026This 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 tomaintain 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.

[Summary as of: Reported to House]

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