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119th Congress · H.R. 9497 · Passed Origin

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, reduce flood and storm damage, restore aquatic ecosystems and protect fish and wildlife, protect shorelines, address harmful algal blooms, rehabilitate dams, manage recreational sites and facilities, support water supply and storage projects, and support other water resources infrastructure. The bill also directs the Corps of Engineers to establish an Office on Alternative Delivery Methods in order to accelerate project delivery of infrastructure. In addition, the bill directs the Corps of Engineers to issue a rule that establishes categorical permissions for certain harbor or river improvements that will cause only minimal adverse environmental effects.

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Water Resources Development Act of 2026
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. GRAVES:H.R. 9497.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3.[Page H4316]

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Passed Chamber of Origin
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] · [R-MO-6] · G000546
    Rep-MO-6 current · 13 terms · @RepSamGraves · 4 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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G000546
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current
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Sam Graves
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Sam
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B.
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Graves
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1963-11-07
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M

Current term (13 total)

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MO
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6
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Republican
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null
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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202-225-7041
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (3)

  • House Committee on Armed Services (house) · house · rank 6 · site
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · Chair · rank 1 · site
  • Tactical Air and Land Forces (house) · house · rank 3

Social media

District offices (4)

  • 411 Jules St., Room 111, St. Joseph, MO, 64501 · 816-749-0800 · fax 816-749-0801 · 39.7685973,-94.8548563
  • 201 Main St, Rm 50, Troy, MO, 63379 · 636-622-7106 · 38.98025579999999,-90.9822535
  • 6079 Co Rd 425, Hannibal, MO, 63401 · 573-221-3400 · 39.7251069,-91.44607649999999
  • 12200 North Ambassador Dr, Suite 234, Kansas City, MO, 64163 · 816-792-3976 · fax 816-792-0694 · 39.3136895,-94.6842439

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H0MO06073
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2026
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GRAVES, SAMUEL B. JR.
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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MO
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06
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null
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2000-06-05
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2024-12-17
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2024-12-17
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null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

cycle
2026
total_receipts
$1,806,360.65
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$1,195,985.86
cash_on_hand_end_period
$3,024,362.86
debts_owed_by_committee
$56,784.43
coverage_start_date
2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (3)

  • Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] · [D-WA-2] · L000560 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-29 · original
    Dem-WA-2 current · 13 terms · @RepRickLarsen · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] · [R-GA-10] · C001129 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-29 · original
    Rep-GA-10 current · 2 terms · @RepMikeCollins · 1 district office
  • Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] · [D-FL-24] · W000808 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-29 · original
    Dem-FL-24 current · 8 terms · @RepWilson · 4 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee [House Standing]
    2026-09-03T15:48:36ZReported By
    2026-07-14T18:59:03ZMarkup By
    2026-06-29T16:03:40ZReferred To
    ↳ Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (19)

  • 2026-09-17IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate.
  • 2026-09-16 18:58:43FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-09-16 18:58:41FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5850-5888)
    VoteHouse roll 313 — source
  • 2026-09-16 18:58:41Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 313).
    VoteHouse roll 313 — source
  • 2026-09-16 18:54:04FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5959-5960)
  • 2026-09-16 11:02:19FloorH37220via House floor actions
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2026-09-16 10:23:19FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497.
  • 2026-09-16 10:23:18FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5850-5893)
  • 2026-09-16 10:23:02FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-09-03CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.
  • 2026-09-03CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
  • 2026-09-03Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
  • 2026-07-14Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0.
  • 2026-07-14Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-07-14Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
  • 2026-06-30Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • 2026-06-29IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • 2026-06-29IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-06-29IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-09-18T05:23:20Z
    Water Resources Development Act of 2026
  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-09-18T05:23:20Z
    To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-09-04T05:23:19Z
    Water Resources Development Act of 2026
  • Display Title2026-06-30T10:53:25Z
    Water Resources Development Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-06-30T10:53:22Z
    Water Resources Development Act of 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-06-30T10:48:33Z
    To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.

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Policy area

Water Resources Development

Summaries

07 · 2026-09-03 · Reported to House

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,
  • reduce flood and storm damage,
  • restore aquatic ecosystems and protect fish and wildlife,
  • protect shorelines,
  • address harmful algal blooms,
  • rehabilitate dams,
  • manage recreational sites and facilities,
  • support water supply and storage projects, and
  • support other water resources infrastructure.

The bill also directs the Corps of Engineers to establish an Office on Alternative Delivery Methods in order to accelerate project delivery of infrastructure. 

In addition, the bill directs the Corps of Engineers to issue a rule that establishes categorical permissions for certain harbor or river improvements that will cause only minimal adverse environmental effects.

Related bills

  • HR 10383 (119) To require the Secretary of the Army to expedite the completion of agreements with non-Federal interests for beneficial use of dredged material from federally authorized harbors in the State of Ohio, and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2026-09-15 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 10387 (119) To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out additional Great Lakes fishery and ecosystem restoration projects not eligible under current policy of the Department of the Army, and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2026-09-15 — Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 10386 (119) To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase the amount and purposes of funds authorized for the Secretary of the Army to carry out water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Toledo and Oregon, Ohio, and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2026-09-15 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-795

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Received in the Senate.
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