Water Resources Development Act of 2026
The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct numerous feasibility studies and modify existing projects focused on flood risk management, coastal storm protection, navigation improvements, and ecosystem restoration across the United States. It establishes new grant programs and funding authorizations for the Environmental Protection Agency to support drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, including specific provisions for small and disadvantaged communities, lead reduction, and cybersecurity resilience. The legislation also directs the EPA to create initiatives for water sector cybersecurity, combats plastic waste, and updates regulations regarding nonpotable aquifer use for industrial wells.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 13, 2026
Last action Jul 15, 2026
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Committee
3
Jul 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
upper
Jul 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
upper
Jul 13, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
upper
Jul 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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