Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7519

Army Corps: Required Annual Briefings for Congress

Army Corps Congressional Engagement Act

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This bill requires leaders of the Army Corps of Engineers to meet once a year with every Member of Congress whose district has an active Corps project. These meetings can be held in person or online and must cover any project involving local waterways, flood control, or environmental restoration.
During these briefings, the Army Corps must provide specific details on project progress, any delays, how much money has been spent, and how much more is needed to finish. They also have to explain the environmental impact on the local community and any feedback they have received from the public.
If a commander fails to hold these meetings by December 1st each year, they must provide a written explanation. If they still do not comply, the Army's Inspector General must investigate the delay and report back to Congress with recommendations to fix the problem.
The goal is to make sure local representatives have clear, up-to-date information about infrastructure projects in their backyards. This helps them answer questions from voters and decide how much federal funding is needed for things like dam repairs, harbor dredging, or flood protection.

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Feb 11, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Feb 11, 2026

Introduced in House

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Army Corps Congressional Engagement Act

Bill NumberHR 7519

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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