HR 9497 119th Congress
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
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.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
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Engrossed in House
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Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497.
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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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Considered as unfinished business.
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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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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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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Received in the Senate.
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| IntroductionIntroduced | Introduced in the House. | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · House floor actions · Code H11100 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionIntroduced in House | No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · Library of Congress · Code Intro-H | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionIntroduced in House | No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · Library of Congress · Code 1000 | Congress.gov | |
| Text versionIntroduced in House | A dated text-version record is available. | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. | No additional detail supplied.Committee · House committee actions · Code H11000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0. | No additional detail supplied.Committee · House committee actions · Code H19000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | No additional detail supplied.Committee · House committee actions · Code H15001 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionSubcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged | No additional detail supplied.Committee · House committee actions · Code H25000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695. | No additional detail supplied.Calendars · House floor actions · Code H12410 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795. | No additional detail supplied.Committee · House floor actions · Code H12200 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795. | No additional detail supplied.Committee · Library of Congress · Code 5000 | Congress.gov | |
| Text versionReported in House | A dated text-version record is available. | Congress.gov | |
| Text versionEngrossed in House | A dated text-version record is available. | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionMr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H30300 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionConsidered under suspension of the rules. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H30000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionAt 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. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H37220 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionConsidered as unfinished business. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H30000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionOn 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). | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H37300 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionPassed/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). | No additional detail supplied.Floor · Library of Congress · Code 8000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H38310 | Congress.gov | |
| House roll callHouse roll 313 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionReceived in the Senate. | No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · Senate | Congress.gov |
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CRS 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.
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- Engrossed in HouseSep 16, 2026
- Reported in HouseSep 3, 2026
- Introduced in HouseJun 29, 2026