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Water Resources Development at a Glance

TheBillRoom tracks 45 federal bills in the Water Resources Development policy area. Their average conflict-of-interest score is 2/10, with 0 rated high risk. Democrats sponsor 22 of these bills and Republicans 23.

Recently Updated Water Resources Development Bills
S. 2437 — Passed Senate S. 2437: Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 The Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 aims to extend the authorization for the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program, which is likely focused on… S. 1254 — Reported by Committee S. 1254: A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for… S. 1254 is a bill that seeks to amend the existing Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act. The amendment aims to clarify certain provisions related to the methods and processes used for… S. 4846 — Reported by Committee S. 4846: A bill to amend the United States-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act to reauthorize the United… The bill S. 4846 aims to amend the United States-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act to continue funding and support for the assessment program that monitors and manages… S. 5352 — Reported by Committee S. 5352: Desalination Reauthorization Act The Desalination Reauthorization Act (S. 5352) aims to extend and update federal support for desalination projects, which convert seawater or brackish water into fresh water. The… H.R. 10635 — Introduced H.R. 10635: To include high hazard potential dams and rural earthen dams as eligible for rehabilitation assistance… H.R. 10635 aims to expand eligibility for rehabilitation assistance under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act to include high hazard potential dams and rural earthen… H.R. 7250 — Enacted — Signed by President H.R. 7250: To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. H.R. 7250 aims to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000, which likely involves continuing funding and support for the water supply infrastructure… H.R. 10533 — Introduced H.R. 10533: To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize assistance for the project for water and… H.R. 10533 aims to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to provide federal assistance for improving water and wastewater infrastructure in Newton County, Georgia.… H.R. 9785 — Reported by Committee H.R. 9785: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct studies to determine the feasibility of constructing… H.R. 9785 is a bill that aims to direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility of building projects that would provide municipal, rural, and industrial water… H.R. 10420 — Introduced H.R. 10420: To increase the water supply available to the Colorado River Basin, expedite the construction of water,… H.R. 10420 aims to increase the water supply for the Colorado River Basin by expediting the construction of water and energy infrastructure projects. It also seeks to provide… H.R. 9497 — Passed House H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026 The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497) is a comprehensive bill that authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to undertake various water-related projects across… H.R. 10388 — Introduced H.R. 10388: To clarify and update Federal policy governing operation and maintenance of the Toussaint River Federal… H.R. 10388 aims to clarify and modernize federal policies related to the operation and maintenance of the Toussaint River navigation project in Carroll Township, Ohio. This… H.R. 10387 — Introduced H.R. 10387: To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out… H.R. 10387 aims to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to give the Secretary of the Army the authority to undertake additional fishery and ecosystem restoration… H.R. 10383 — Introduced H.R. 10383: To require the Secretary of the Army to expedite the completion of agreements with non-Federal interests… H.R. 10383 aims to speed up the process for the Secretary of the Army to finalize agreements with local organizations in Ohio regarding the beneficial use of dredged materials… H.R. 10384 — Introduced H.R. 10384: To authorize the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out a… H.R. 10384 is a bill that authorizes the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study on the feasibility of a project aimed at managing flood risks along the Maumee River. This… H.R. 10385 — Introduced H.R. 10385: To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase the amount of funds authorized for the… H.R. 10385 is a bill that aims to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase funding for wastewater infrastructure projects specifically in the Village of… H.R. 10386 — Introduced H.R. 10386: To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase the amount and purposes of funds… H.R. 10386 is a bill introduced by Representative Marcy Kaptur on September 15, 2026, aiming to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992. The bill seeks to increase the… H.R. 10305 — Reported by Committee H.R. 10305: Strengthening Oversight in Public Buildings Act The Strengthening Oversight in Public Buildings Act aims to enhance the management and oversight of public buildings in the United States. This likely includes measures to improve… H.R. 7889 — Passed House H.R. 7889: AWRC Act of 2025 The AWRC Act of 2025, likely standing for 'American Water Resource Conservation Act,' is expected to focus on initiatives aimed at conserving and managing water resources across… S. 3738 — Reported by Committee S. 3738: MORE WATER Act The MORE WATER Act (S. 3738) is a proposed law introduced by Senator Alex Padilla to address water shortages in Western states, particularly California. The bill aims to: 1)… S. 3635 — Reported by Committee S. 3635: Fort Peck Water System Reauthorization Act The Fort Peck Water System Reauthorization Act (S. 3635) is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate on January 14, 2026, by Senator Steve Daines of Montana, with Senator Tim Sheehy… S. 4041 — Reported by Committee S. 4041: Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 The Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S. 4041) aims to renew and enhance the existing Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP). This… S. 3732 — Reported by Committee S. 3732: Water Security and Drought Resilience Act The Water Security and Drought Resilience Act aims to enhance the management and conservation of water resources in the United States, particularly in response to challenges posed… S. 1257 — Reported by Committee S. 1257: A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain… S. 1257 is a bill that seeks to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by allowing funds to be used for additional projects under the Carey Act. This likely means that… S. 5151 — Introduced S. 5151: A bill to establish the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative to carry out projects for the… S. 5151 aims to create the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative, which will focus on implementing projects designed to protect and restore the Mississippi River… S. 3725 — Reported by Committee S. 3725: Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act (S. 3725) is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate on January 29, 2026, by Senator John Thune of South… H.R. 9776 — Introduced H.R. 9776: To establish a rural area digital infrastructure technology grant program, and for other purposes. H.R. 9776 aims to create a grant program focused on improving digital infrastructure in rural areas of the United States. This program would provide funding to support the… S. 4949 — Reported by Committee S. 4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026 The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (S. 4949) is a bipartisan bill aimed at improving the United States' water infrastructure. It authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of… S. 4992 — Introduced S. 4992: A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to issue guidance relating to the review of applications for… S. 4992 is a bill that requires the Secretary of the Army to provide guidance on how to review applications for changes to hydropower projects. This includes both temporary and… H.R. 9705 — Introduced H.R. 9705: To require the Secretary of the Army to issue guidance relating to the review of applications for alteration… H.R. 9705 mandates that the Secretary of the Army create guidelines for reviewing applications related to changes in the use or occupation of specific hydropower projects. This… S. 4962 — Introduced S. 4962: A bill to establish an Office of Water Supply, Water Conservation, and Drought Resiliency within the… S. 4962 aims to create an Office of Water Supply, Water Conservation, and Drought Resiliency within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This office would focus on managing water…

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