H.R. 7889 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
AWRC Act of 2025
H.R. 7889 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 9, 2026, sponsored by Robert J. Wittman with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
What it does
Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025 or the AWRC Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and modifies the Water Resources Research Act Program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Under the program, USGS provides grants for Water Resources Research Institutes that are in each of the 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert J. Wittman (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2026
- Passed the HouseSep 14, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sep 15, 2026)
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Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 7889 (119th Congress): AWRC Act of 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-7889/awrc-act-of-2025 (accessed 2026-10-17).