Bills · HR 4553
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4553VermontDams and canals
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
INTRO JUL 21· LAST ACTION SEP 10
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is crucial because it funds essential infrastructure and environmental protection programs that impact public safety, economic activity, and natural resources. If this bill becomes law, it ensures that the Army Corps of Engineers has the financial resources to conduct critical flood control, hurricane protection, and navigation projects, preventing potential disasters and supporting commerce.
Without this funding, vital projects could be delayed or halted, increasing risks to communities from flooding and erosion, and potentially disrupting shipping routes that are important for the economy. It also ensures the ongoing upkeep of existing infrastructure, which is necessary for long-term safety and functionality, and supports the regulatory oversight needed to protect wetlands and navigable waters.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Appropriates $200,000,000 for investigations related to river, harbor, flood, shore protection, and aquatic ecosystem restoration projects.
This funding allows for crucial studies and planning before large-scale construction begins, ensuring projects are well-researched and designed.
PROVISION 02
Allocates $2,555,000,000 for the construction of river, harbor, flood, shore protection, and aquatic ecosystem restoration projects.
This money directly funds the building of new infrastructure and environmental projects that protect communities and support navigation.
PROVISION 03
Provides $6,140,000,000 for the operation, maintenance, and care of existing river, harbor, flood, and aquatic ecosystem restoration projects.
This ensures the continued functionality, safety, and longevity of existing critical infrastructure and environmental efforts.
PROVISION 04
Includes $490,000,000 for flood damage reduction projects and related efforts in the Mississippi River alluvial valley.
This specific allocation targets a historically flood-prone region, protecting homes, farms, and businesses along the Mississippi River.
PROVISION 05
Designates $221,000,000 for the regulatory program concerning navigable waters and wetlands, available until September 30, 2027.
This funding supports the Corps' role in overseeing and permitting activities that impact national waterways and wetlands, ensuring environmental protection and compliance.
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R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
8
ACTION TIMELINE
52 EVENTSSEP 10
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
SEP 9
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
SEP 8
Received in the Senate.
SEP 4
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3835)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4553
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJul 21, 2025
Last actionSep 10, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 21, 2025
House BillHR 4553VermontDams and canals
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
INTRODUCED JUL 21, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 10, 2025
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