Water Infrastructure: Funding for Harbors, Flood Control, and Clean Water
The Senate committee approved this bill on July 15, 2026, and it is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. While reaching this stage is a significant step, the bill has not moved since July 15, 2026, because Senate leaders must decide when to schedule it for a floor vote.
This type of bill usually passes every two years with strong support from both parties because it funds popular local projects in almost every state.
Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Renters in flood-prone and coastal communities benefit indirectly from flood risk reduction and coastal storm projects that protect neighborhoods and rental housing. Nonstructural flood measures and levee safety work reduce the chance of displacement from flooding. The effect is smaller than for homeowners since renters do not directly control property decisions.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
The House and Senate committees unanimously approved their respective versions of WRDA 2026. The legislation provides authorization for improvements to the nation's inland waterways, ports, and flood management, with a focus on more effective project delivery for Army Corps of Engineers projects.
The Senate version of WRDA 2026 includes provisions to strengthen cybersecurity for critical water systems and requires a report on the state of cybersecurity in the water sector. It also increases the federal cost share to 90% for specific coastal storm risk management projects.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
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