Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Mar 9, 2026
Step 2
Referred
Mar 19, 2026
Natural Resources · EPW
Step 3
Committee
Jul 15, 2026
Reported out
Step 4
House floor
Sep 14, 2026
Passed House
Step 5
Senate
Sep 15, 2026
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and modifies the Water Resources Research Act Program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Under the program, USGS provides grants for Water Resources Research Institutes that are in each of the 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. Among other activities, the institutes plan and conduct research to improve water supply reliability and address water problems.
Amendment
AmendmentAI
Timeline · 16 actions
Sep 15, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 14, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5575)
Sep 14, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 14, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7889.
Sep 14, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5575-5576)
Sep 14, 2026
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 20, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 665.
Aug 20, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-764.
Jul 15, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 15, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2026
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Mar 26, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 19, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.