Water Resources Development Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate.
What this bill does
H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, would authorize and modify various water resource infrastructure projects and programs managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This includes studies and projects aimed at maintaining ports, improving waterway navigability, reducing flood damage, restoring aquatic ecosystems, protecting shorelines, and rehabilitating dams. The bill also directs the Corps to establish an Office on Alternative Delivery Methods to speed up infrastructure project completion and to create rules for certain harbor or river improvements that have minimal environmental impact.
The bill affects the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by directing the establishment of new offices and the implementation of specific procedures. It also impacts communities and regions that rely on or are affected by water resource infrastructure, through projects related to navigation, flood control, environmental restoration, and water supply. Various states and localities are mentioned in relation to specific studies or projects within the bill's extensive list of provisions.
This bill has passed the House of Representatives. Its next step in the legislative process is to be considered by the Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then go to the President for signature into law.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
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,
Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9497 do?
- H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, would authorize and modify various water resource infrastructure projects and programs managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This includes studies and projects aimed at maintaining ports, improving waterway navigability, reducing flood damage, restoring aquatic ecosystems, protecting shorelines, and rehabilitating dams. The bill also directs the Corps to establish an Office on Alternative Delivery Methods to speed up infrastructure project completion and to create rules for certain harbor or river improvements that have minimal environmental impact. The bill affects the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by directing the establishment of new offices and the implementation of specific procedures. It also impacts communities and regions that rely on or are affected by water resource infrastructure, through projects related to navigation, flood control, environmental restoration, and water supply. Various states and localities are mentioned in relation to specific studies or projects within the bill's extensive list of provisions. This bill has passed the House of Representatives. Its next step in the legislative process is to be considered by the Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then go to the President for signature into law.
- Has H.R. 9497 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9497. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9497?
- H.R. 9497 was sponsored by Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] (R-MO), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9497?
- Received in the Senate. (17 Sep 2026).
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