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
III Deauthorizations and Modifications
(a) In general. Not later than 1 year 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 the impact of recent extreme weather events on navigation projects of the Corps of Engineers along the Tennessee River.
(b) Requirements. The briefing under subsection (a) shall include discussion of—
(1) the challenges, if any, identified by the Secretary that have impacted the ability of the Corps of Engineers to ensure the continued operation of projects described in that subsection during and after recent extreme weather events; and
(2) any repairs identified by the Secretary that are necessary to restore the operation of projects described in that subsection.
IV Water resources infrastructure
B Drinking water and wastewater infrastructure
I Drinking water
II Clean water
III Geographic programs
IV Other matters