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BillHR 8259 · 119

Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 14, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 29, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires federal agencies to improve consultation with local communities and tribes on water projects, ensuring their concerns are considered. Improves the planning and decision-making process for federal water projects.

Sponsored By

Cliff Bentz
Republican · Oregon · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 14, 2026
  2. Apr 29, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects local communities, Native American tribes, and federal agencies involved in water projects, as it changes how they collaborate and make decisions on projects that impact these groups' water resources and environments.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedApr 14, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 29, 2026
Latest ActionSubcommittee Hearings Held
Subjects
  • Climate
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.