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Senate Bill 4949
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 13, 2026
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The "Water Resources Development Act of 2026" covers a wide range of provisions for water resources development, infrastructure projects, and environmental restoration. It aims to enhance coordination between federal and non-Federal entities, expedite project completion, facilitate fund allocation, and address various water-related concerns. The bill includes funding allocations for infrastructure projects across multiple states, modifies cost-sharing for specific projects, and enhances the role of Congress in receiving project advice. It also addresses a variety of environmental initiatives, such as promoting research, managing flood risk, and addressing emerging contaminants. Additionally, the bill emphasizes improving transparency and coordination in water resources projects and infrastructure initiatives, impacting various communities and environmental programs nationwide.

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Introduced
Jul 13, 2026
Latest Action
Jul 15, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4949
Congress
119
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Shelley Moore Capito
West Virginia
Democrat
Adam Schiff
California
Democrat
Angela D. Alsobrooks
Maryland
Republican
Kevin Cramer
North Dakota
Democrat
Sheldon Whitehouse
Rhode Island
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Unavailable
Text (2)
Reported to Senate
July 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
July 13, 2026
Actions (5)
07/15/2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
07/15/2026
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
07/15/2026
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
07/13/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
07/13/2026
Introduced in Senate
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S.4949 119 Water Resources Development Act of 2026
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