Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced 2026-06-29
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Water Resources Development Act of 2026” Read the full text
Water Resources Development
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, reduce flood and storm damage, restore aquatic ecosystems and protect fish and wildlife, protect shorelines, address harmful algal blooms, rehabilitate dams, manage recre
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · 2026-06-29
In the House.
Passed the House · 2026-09-16
Senate floor vote · next
Official documents
The numbers
29%
of bills that passed one chamber became law in the 118th Congress, 2023 to 2024 (n=939)
4
sponsors, out of 218 needed to pass
Who is lobbying on this
EARTHJUSTICE ACTIONvia EARTHJUSTICE ACTION
2 filingsLOS ANGELES COUNTYvia CARPI & CLAY, INC
2 filingsALABAMA STATE PORT AUTHORITYvia VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES
1 filingAMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIESvia TAI GINSBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
1 filingAMRIZE NORTH AMERICA INC.via AMRIZE NORTH AMERICA INC.
1 filingARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANYvia ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
1 filingASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIESvia ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES
1 filingAUTODESK INCvia AUTODESK, INC
1 filingFrom 89 filings in federal lobbying disclosures (LDA), via lda.gov, naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Received in the Senate. (2026-09-17).