119th Congress
H.R. 9497
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Sam Graves(R-MO)
- Introduced
- Jun 29, 2026
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Committees
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Official text
- Engrossed in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL)
- Mike Collins (R-GA)
- Rick Larsen (D-WA)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 House #313 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: Water Resources Development Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Sep 17, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate. - Sep 16, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Sep 16, 2026 · 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
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 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5959-5960) - Sep 16, 2026 · 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 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497. - Sep 16, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5850-5893) - Sep 16, 2026 · House
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. - Sep 3, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695. - Sep 3, 2026 · House
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 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. - Jun 29, 2026
Introduced in House