S. 4949
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Sponsor: Shelley Moore Capito
4 cosponsors
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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
(a) In general. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on shoreline management plans for water resources development projects of the Corps of Engineers and opportunities to enhance recreation and economic development at those projects.
(b) Requirements. The briefing under subsection (a) shall include a discussion of—
(1) the process for reviewing and revising shoreline management plans, including—
(A) any opportunities for relevant non-Federal public entities to request such reviews; and
(B) any recommendations to improve that process;
(2) the extent to which recreation and economic development opportunities are considered when developing or revising a shoreline management plan; and
(3) the implementation status of section 164 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2668), including—
(A) any structures or improvements identified by the Secretary as suitable for enhanced development pursuant to subsection (a) of that section; and
(B) any challenges with implementing that section.
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