HR9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Key facts

What the bill does

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.

Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advisory bodies, Alabama, Alaska, Alternative and renewable resources, Aquatic ecology, Arizona, Arkansas, Army Corps of Engineers, Atmospheric science and weather

Roll-call votes on HR9497 (119th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

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