H.R. 9497
HouseWater Resources Development Act
The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.
In brief
The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct feasibility studies and carry out construction projects for ports, harbors, and inland waterways. The bill mandates the creation of an Office on Alternative Delivery Methods to speed up infrastructure construction and requires the Corps to establish a new rule granting categorical permissions for river and harbor changes that have minimal environmental impact. These provisions apply to federal flood control, dam rehabilitation, and ecosystem restoration efforts across the United States. Introduced by Representative Sam Graves (R-MO), the legislation passed the House and is currently under consideration in the Senate.
Votes recorded
Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.
Timeline
Every recorded action, oldest first.
September 16, 2026 · House
Passed the House
The House passed the Water Resources Development Act by a vote of 415-9.
Passed 415-9
Next: Referred to the Senate for consideration.
SourceSeptember 16, 2026 · House
Vote recorded
The House passed the Water Resources Development Act by a 415-9 vote.
Passed 415-9
Next: Awaits action in the Senate.
Source