The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously approved the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026, advancing legislation that authorizes 61 feasibility studies and 15 new or modified U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction projects focused on flood risk management, navigation and ecosystem restoration. The measure also reauthorizes the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure programs, including the State Revolving Funds, and includes provisions to strengthen cybersecurity for critical water systems.
The bill was introduced by Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican Senator from West Virginia; Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat Senator representing Rhode Island; Kevin Cramer, a Republican Senator for North Dakota; Angela Alsobrooks, a Democratic Senator representing Maryland; and Adam Schiff, a Democratic Senator representing California.
“WRDA 2026 is an incredible bipartisan achievement that will strengthen water resources infrastructure and increase access to clean and safe drinking water nationwide,” Capito said in a media statement. “I look forward to the impact this bill will have on my home state of West Virginia as it supports flood risk management efforts, restores ecosystems, strengthens cybersecurity for critical water systems, and provides vital funding for water infrastructure projects across our state. I am proud to see this legislation move forward with strong bipartisan support.”
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