Water Resources Development Act of 2026
The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 aims to improve U.S. rivers and harbors, conserve water resources, and establish various offices within the Directorate of Civil Works to enhance project management and community outreach. The bill includes provisions for contracting efficiency, project oversight, and financial accountability. It outlines specific tasks and reporting requirements for newly established offices, ensuring transparency and coordination across the Corps of Engineers.
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Access options →| Date | Time | Action |
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| 2026-06-29 | — | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 2026-06-29 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2026-06-29 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2026-06-30 | — | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. |
| 2026-07-14 | — | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0. |
| 2026-07-14 | — | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-07-14 | — | Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged |
| 2026-09-03 | — | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695. |
| 2026-09-03 | — | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795. |
| 2026-09-03 | — | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795. |
| 2026-09-16 | 10:23:02 | Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 2026-09-16 | 10:23:18 | Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 2026-09-16 | 10:23:19 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497. |
| 2026-09-16 | 11:02:19 | 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 | 18:54:04 | Considered as unfinished business. |
| 2026-09-16 | 18:58:41 | 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). |
| 2026-09-16 | 18:58:41 | 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). |
| 2026-09-16 | 18:58:43 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2026-09-17 | — | Received in the Senate. |
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