119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 17, 2026
H.R. 9497Passed HouseWater Resources Development
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam (R-MO)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Jun 29, 2026
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In plain English
Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) introduced this bill to authorize and modify water resources infrastructure projects by the Army Corps of Engineers, including studies and projects for port and harbor maintenance, waterway navigation, flood and storm damage reduction, aquatic ecosystem restoration, shoreline protection, algal bloom management, dam rehabilitation, recreational facilities, and water supply and storage. The bill directs the Corps to establish an Office on Alternative Delivery Methods to speed up infrastructure project completion and to issue a rule allowing categorical permissions for harbor and river improvements that cause minimal environmental harm. The bill also addresses administrative law and regulatory procedures related to these water resources activities.
What’s in the bill (2 sections)
- Sec. 2. Secretary defined
- Sec. 1. Declaration of policy
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Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2026-09-03, but the bill text was revised on 2026-09-16T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.
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Introduced
Jun 29
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House committee
Jul 14
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House floor
Sep 16
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Activity timeline
Sep 17
Sep 17
Sep 17
Received in the Senate.
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
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)
Sep 16
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Sep 16
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).
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5959-5960)
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
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.
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497.
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5850-5893)
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 3
Sep 3
Sep 3
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.
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Full action log
All 19 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Sep 17
SENATEReceived in the Senate.
Sep 16
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16
HOUSEOn 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)
Sep 16
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).
Sep 16
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5959-5960)
Sep 16
HOUSEAt 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.
Sep 16
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497.
Sep 16
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5850-5893)
Sep 16
HOUSEMr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 3
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.
Sep 3
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
Sep 3
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-795.
Jul 14
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0.
Jul 14
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 14
HOUSESubcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Jun 30
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jun 29
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 29
Introduced in House
Jun 29
Introduced in House
All 3 cosponsors
2 Democrats · 1 Republican
Democrats (2)
Larsen, RickWA-02
Wilson, Frederica S.FL-24
Republicans (1)
Collins, MikeGA-10
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