Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Where it stands

1. Introduced Done · Jun 29, 2026
2. Committee Done · Jun 29, 2026
3. Passed House Done · Sep 16, 2026
4. Passed Senate Not yet
5. President Not yet
6. Law Not yet

From the official actions on Congress.gov.

Key points

What it changes

A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.

Who it affects

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What it costs

No cost estimate yet.

Where it stands

Received in the Senate. (Sep 17, 2026)

What happens next

The Senate would need to pass it next.

Official summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House version), via Congress.gov. These are proposed provisions, not enacted law.

Recorded votes

1. HOUSEFinal passageSep 16, 2026 · roll call 313

   On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: Passed (415–9)

   This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber.
   Votes by party

   How each party voted on roll call 313

   Party	Yes	No	Present	Did not vote	Share voting Yes
   Democratic	212	0	0	2
   Republican	202	9	0	7
   Independent	1	0	0	0

   Party totals from the official roll call.

   Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ — includes how every member voted

Vote types come from the official question text. How we label votes

Legislative history

1. Sep 17, 2026Received in the Senate.
2. Sep 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3. Sep 16, 2026On 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)
4. Sep 16, 2026Passed/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).
5. Sep 16, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5959-5960)
6. Sep 16, 2026At 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.
7. Sep 16, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497.
8. Sep 16, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5850-5893)
9. Sep 16, 2026Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
10. Sep 3, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.
11. Sep 3, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
12. Sep 3, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
13. Jul 14, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0.
14. Jul 14, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
15. Jul 14, 2026Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
16. Jun 30, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
17. Jun 29, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
18. Jun 29, 2026Introduced in House
19. Jun 29, 2026Introduced in House