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Local water projects on path to federal support as WRDA 2026 clears House
Executive Brief
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The U.S. House has passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 to enhance domestic water infrastructure. The legislation streamlines cooperation between local communities and the Army Corps of Engineers to modernize ports and flood protection systems.
- 01Prioritizes federal funding for national flood protection and inland waterway resilience
- 02Targets critical infrastructure upgrades for maritime ports and regional water supply systems
- 03Provides local communities with enhanced tools for collaborating with the Army Corps of Engineers
- 04Establishes a legislative path for comprehensive federal support of large-scale water projects
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The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 targets flood protection, ports, waterways and water supply while giving communities more tools to work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.