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H.R. 9497 119th Congress House

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Official title: 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.

Introduced: June 29, 2026 Introduced by: Sam Graves Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 17, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Sep 16, 2026 · 6:58 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2026 · 6:58 PM EDT
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 · 6:54 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5959-5960)
Sep 16, 2026 · 11:02 AM EDT
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 · 10:23 AM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497.
Sep 16, 2026 · 10:23 AM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5850-5893)
Sep 16, 2026 · 10:23 AM EDT
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 3, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.
Sep 3, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
Jul 14, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0.
Jul 14, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 14, 2026
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Jun 30, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jun 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 29, 2026
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 16, 2026 House · vote #313 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 415–9 See who voted →
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Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 240

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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1
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Collins, Mike
Georgia · Jun 29, 2026
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Jun 29, 2026
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jun 29, 2026
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