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H.R. 9497Passed House

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Introduced: Jun 29, 2026

Latest action date: Sep 16, 2026

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Jun 29, 2026
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Status detail: The full action history records passage in the House.

Plain-language overview

What this bill does

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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What this legislation is about

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Official CRS policy area

Water Resources Development

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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

Committee activity

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Amendments

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No amendments are listed for this measure.

Checked against Congress.gov Sep 17, 2026.

Action timeline

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  2. 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).

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  3. 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).

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  4. Considered as unfinished business.

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  5. 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.

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  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497.

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  7. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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  8. Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

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  9. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.

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  10. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.

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  11. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.

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  12. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0.

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  13. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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  14. Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged

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  15. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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  16. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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  17. Introduced in House

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  18. Introduced in House

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Roll-call votes

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PassedSep 16, 2026House · Roll call 313

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

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415 Yea9 Not Voting9 Nay
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Adam SmithNot Voting
Andy BiggsNot Voting
Cory MillsNot Voting
John GaramendiNot Voting
Neal P. DunnNot Voting
Steve WomackNot Voting
Vern BuchananNot Voting

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