Increase public access to state waterways for recreational use.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Water Access Act?
The Water Access Act, known as H.R. 9313, has been in the House Committee on Appropriations since June 14, 2026. The committee members must act next to move the bill forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills fail to receive a committee vote. Historical data shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Water Access Act (H.R. 9313 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5793 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5793 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Debbie Dingell (D-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.