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119th Congress · H.R. 7889 · Passed Origin

AWRC Act of 2025

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. Among other activities, the institutes plan and conduct research to improve water supply reliability and address water problems.

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SubjectsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchIntergovernmental relationsResearch administration and fundingWater resources funding
Sponsor
Robert J. Wittman, R-VA-1
10 terms · @RobWittman
2055 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4601 · 202-225-4261
Cosponsors (10)
  • Julia Brownley, D-CA-26Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 9, 2026 · 7 terms · @RepBrownley
  • Michael V. Lawler, R-NY-17Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 9, 2026 · 2 terms · @RepMikeLawler
  • John J. McGuire III, R-VA-5Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 9, 2026 · 1 term · @RepJohnMcGuire
  • H. M. Griffith, R-VA-9Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 9, 2026 · 8 terms · @RepMGriffith
  • Jeff S. Hurd, R-CO-3Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 9, 2026 · 1 term · @RepJeffHurd
  • Addison P. McDowell, R-NC-6Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Mar 9, 2026 · 1 term · @RepMcDowell
  • Chellie Pingree, D-ME-1
    Co-sponsored Mar 19, 2026 · 9 terms · @ChelliePingree
  • Jefferson S. Shreve, R-IN-6
    Co-sponsored Mar 24, 2026 · 1 term · @repshreve
  • Jennifer A. Kiggans, R-VA-2
    Co-sponsored Apr 6, 2026 · 2 terms · @RepJenKiggans
  • April L. McClain Delaney, D-MD-6
    Co-sponsored Apr 6, 2026 · 1 term · @RepAprilDelaney
Committees (2)
  • Environment and Public Works Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Sep 15, 2026
  • Natural Resources Committee
    House Standing · Activity Aug 20, 2026
Actions (18)
  1. Sep 15, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  2. Sep 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Sep 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5575)
  4. Sep 14, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  5. Sep 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7889.
  6. Sep 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5575-5576)
  7. Sep 14, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  8. Aug 20, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 665.
  9. Aug 20, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-764.
  10. Aug 20, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-764.
  11. Jul 15, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  12. Jul 15, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Jul 15, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  14. Mar 26, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  15. Mar 19, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  16. Mar 9, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  17. Mar 9, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  18. Mar 9, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
Known as

Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025

IntroducedMar 9, 2026
Policy areaWater Resources Development
RelatedS. 3015

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 43 (Monday, March 9, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. WITTMAN:H.R. 7889.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Congress has the authority to enact this legislationpursuant to its powers under Article I, Section 8 of theConstitution of the United States.[Page H2477]
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