H.R. 9497 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
H.R. 9497 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 29, 2026, sponsored by Sam Graves with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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
- Jun 29, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Groups that lobbied
- 99
What it does
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,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sam Graves (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 29, 2026
- Passed the HouseSep 16, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 17, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 16, 2026 · Passed415–9
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Water Resources Development ActHouse · Sep 16, 2026
More bills from Sam Graves in the 119th Congress
Other Water Resources Development bills in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 7250: To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.
- H.R. 131: Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
- S. 3723: Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
- S. 3725: Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act
- S. 4040: Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026
- S. 4489: Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authorization Act
- S. 4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- S. 4962: Securing America's Water Supply Act
- S. 4992: A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to issue guidance relating to the review of…
- S. 5151: MRRRI Act
Who lobbied on it
99 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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