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119th Congress Water Resources Development

H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Passed HouseSep 16, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Jun 29, 2026
  2. Passed House (completed)Sep 16, 2026, 415–9
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Sep 3, 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.

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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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Sep 16, 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Passed 415–9

Yea 415two-thirds 283Nay 9

  • Democrats212 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans202 yea, 9 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Keith Self (R-TX), Chip Roy (R-TX), Barry Moore (R-AL), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Harriet Hageman (R-WY), Andy Harris (R-MD), Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), Troy Downing (R-MT) and Josh Brecheen (R-OK) voted Nay

See how all 424 members voted

Showing 433 of 433 members

Yea 415

Republicans (202)

Democrats (212)

Independents (1)

Nay 9

Republicans (9) broke with their party

Not voting 9

Democrats (2)

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Sep 16, 2026. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

Showing 1 of 1 roll calls

  • Sep 16, 2026HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 415–9
    Roll call 313 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats212002
    Republicans202907
    Independents1000
    Total415909

    House roll call 313: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed.

    9 crossed party lines: 9 Republicans

    How each member voted (433)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

3

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

134 points earned
  1. 1Sam Graves R-MO SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported, passed House5 events+68
  2. 2Josh Brecheen R-OK1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Troy Downing R-MT1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Julie Fedorchak R-ND1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Harriet Hageman R-WY1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Sep 16, 2026Passed the House, 415–9.
  2. Jun 29, 2026Introduced in the House by Sam Graves.
Show the full action history (20 actions)
  1. Sep 17, 2026Received in the Senate.
  2. Sep 16, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5850-5893)
  3. Sep 16, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5959-5960)
  4. Sep 16, 2026On 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)
  5. Sep 16, 2026Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  6. Sep 16, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules.
  7. Sep 16, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497.
  8. Sep 16, 2026At 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.
  9. Sep 16, 2026Considered as unfinished business.
  10. Sep 16, 2026Passed/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).
  11. Sep 16, 2026On 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).
  12. Sep 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. Sep 3, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
  14. Sep 3, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.
  15. Jul 14, 2026Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
  16. Jul 14, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  17. Jul 14, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0.
  18. Jun 30, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  19. Jun 29, 2026Introduced in House
  20. Jun 29, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.