S. 4949

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Sponsor: Shelley Moore Capito

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A Water resources development

I General provisions

II Studies and Reports

III Deauthorizations and Modifications

IV Water resources infrastructure

B Drinking water and wastewater infrastructure

I Drinking water

II Clean water

III Geographic programs

IV Other matters

A Water resources development

I General provisions

II Studies and Reports

Sec. 1220. Maximization of beneficial use in dredged material management plans Since introduced

Section 1130(d)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (33 U.S.C. 2326 note; Public Law 118–272) is amended—

(1) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and;

(2) by striking to the maximum extent practicable, prioritize and inserting the following: “to the maximum extent practicable—

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(A) prioritize

; and

(3) by adding at the end the following:

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(B) be developed for a period of not less than 20 years.

III Deauthorizations and Modifications

IV Water resources infrastructure

B Drinking water and wastewater infrastructure

I Drinking water

II Clean water

III Geographic programs

IV Other matters