The record

LegislationLegislation· Sep 2026
HR 9497 Passed House — in Senate

Sponsored by Sam Graves (R)

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Authorizes Army Corps water resource projects and creates four new offices to accelerate delivery.

Tradeoff

Expands Corps authority over ports, waterways, flood control, and water supply. Requires non-Federal interests to cover 35–75% of construction costs and all ongoing maintenance.

What's in it

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The House passed this 415-9 on September 16, 2026 — sitting in the Senate.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Jun 29, 2026)

  2. House

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure(Jun 29, 2026)

  3. House

    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voted to send it to the floor

    Reported 66 - 0(Jul 14, 2026)

    Committee report H. Rept. 119-795.

  4. House

    On Motion to and Pass, as Amended

    Passed(Roll #313 · Sep 16, 2026)

    415 yeanay 9

  5. Senate

    Received from the House

    Received(Sep 17, 2026)

Passage votes so far· Sep 16, 2026· 119th Congress · 2025–2027