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Water Resources Development Act of 2026

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 66 - 0.

Latest action: Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.

Latest action: Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Every Drop Counts Act

House

Expands eligibility for Bureau of Reclamation Small Storage Program grants to additional groundwater storage projects and extends the program for five years

Latest action: Wed Nov 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Water Security and Drought Resilience Act

Senate

Establishes a federal framework to strengthen water security and improve drought resilience through water and power policy

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To provide technical and financial assistance for groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects.

House

Allows Bureau of Reclamation funds for western water infrastructure to be used in FY2026-2031 for groundwater recharge, aquifer storage and recovery, and water source substitution projects

Latest action: Mon Jan 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act

Senate

Reauthorizes large-scale water recycling programs to continue federal support for water reuse projects

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Senate

Reauthorizes the Cooperative Watershed Management Program for collaborative watershed planning and management activities

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fort Peck Water System Reauthorization Act

Senate

Reauthorizes the Fort Peck water system project to continue federal authority for that specific water infrastructure program

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.

House

Extends through FY2028 the authorization for planning, design, and construction of the Assiniboine and Sioux Rural Water System and the Dry Prairie Rural Water System in Montana

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Urban Canal Modernization Act

Senate

Modernizes urban canal infrastructure by updating federal water and power authorities for canal systems

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Orland Project Water Management Act

House

Establishes water management rules for the Orland Project, governing project operations and water use

Latest action: Wed Sep 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act

Senate

Reduce repayment costs for Arkansas Valley Conduit construction by ending interest charges and extending community repayment to 100 years

Latest action: Wed Jan 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act

House

Reduce repayment costs for the Arkansas Valley Conduit by ending interest charges and extending community payments over 100 years

Latest action: Thu Jan 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026

Senate

Amends water resources law for the Dakota region to update federal water project authorities and related management provisions

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2025

Senate

Authorize assistance for rural water systems by establishing support under agriculture-related programs for water infrastructure needs

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025

House

Modernizes water infrastructure policy through updates to water resources and environmental programs

Latest action: Wed Nov 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

House

Authorize a feasibility study for the Western South Dakota Water Supply Project to evaluate regional water supply needs and project options

Latest action: Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

Senate

Authorize a feasibility study for the Western South Dakota Water Supply Project to evaluate regional water supply needs and project options

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act

House

Authorize a feasibility study for expanding the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act

Senate

Authorize a feasibility study on expanding the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Water Project Navigators Act

Senate

Establishes water project navigators to help communities move water and power projects through federal processes

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Defending our Dams Act

House

Authorize security and resiliency measures to defend dams against physical and cyber threats

Latest action: Wed Sep 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Doug LaMalfa Sacramento River Basin Water Security and Reliability Act of 2026

House

Authorize water security and reliability measures for the Sacramento River Basin under the Doug LaMalfa Act of 2026

Latest action: Mon Jun 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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MORE WATER Act

Senate

Expand water supply development and management authorities under the MORE WATER Act to increase available water resources

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Water Project Navigators Act

House

Establishes a water project navigator program to help guide development of water projects

Latest action: Thu Feb 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

Senate

Authorize a feasibility study for the Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project to assess future water supply development

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Central Valley Water Solution Act

House

Establishes a federal water management measure for Central Valley water resources and supplies

Latest action: Thu Dec 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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GROW SMART Act

Senate

Establishes the GROW SMART Act as a Senate measure under Energy and Natural Resources Committee review

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025

House

Establishes protections for water infrastructure subcontractors and taxpayers in federally supported water projects

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes protections in water infrastructure contracting to safeguard subcontractors and taxpayers in project payments and oversight

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025

House

Amends the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act to change federal water infrastructure financing rules and programs

Latest action: Sat Nov 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Water Intelligence, Security, and Cyber Threat Protection Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes federal water sector protection measures against intelligence security and cyber threats

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Community Water Project Acceleration Act

Senate

Accelerates community water project development by streamlining approval and advancement of local water infrastructure efforts

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.

House

Authorizes the U.S. section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept certain funds for wastewater treatment, water conservation, and flood control projects while restricting some nonfederal contributions

Latest action: Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026

House

Amend water resource law for Dakota projects and programs under federal natural resources policy

Latest action: Thu Mar 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

PROTECT Florida Act

House

Directs federal action to protect Florida water resources and related environmental conditions under the PROTECT Florida Act

Latest action: Sat Jun 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act

Senate

Extends through FY2026 Bureau of Reclamation pilot projects to raise water levels in the Upper Colorado River Basin and Lake Mead during drought

Latest action: Mon Jun 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025

House

Extends through FY2026 Bureau of Reclamation pilot projects to boost water levels in the Upper Colorado River Basin and Lake Mead during drought

Latest action: Wed Feb 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026

House

Improve consultation procedures for federal water projects by updating how agencies engage during project review and development

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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AWRC Act of 2025

House

Establishes the AWRC Act of 2025 as a House measure with no specific policy details available beyond its title

Latest action: Thu Aug 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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