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H.R. 9497 · 119th Congress · pending

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Received in the Senate.

Latest official action 2026-09-17 · Unknown

The bill, briefly

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Congressional Research Service · 2026-09-03

Who reported lobbying on this bill?

Amount spent specifically on this bill: not disclosed

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SYENSQO USA LLC

Registrant: SYENSQO USA LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$220,000

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Chemicals/Chemical Industry

H.R. 3838, S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, including provisions related to the regulation of PFAS and CERCLA liability waivers. S. 4784, H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027, including provisions related to the regulation of PFAS and CERCLA liability waivers. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, including provisions related to the regulation of PFAS and CERCLA liability waivers. H.R. 9497, Water Resources Development Act of 2026, including provisions related to the regulation of PFAS and CERCLA liability waivers. Discussion Draft of Legislation to Modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act, including provisions related to updating EPA's TSCA review process. H.R. 1267, Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act, including provisions related to CERCLA exemptions for PFAS liability. H.R. 8632, PFAS Cleanup Act, including provisions related to a tax on the manufacturing of PFAS to help fund the cleanup of contamination. H.R. 1415, S. 623, No IRIS Act, including provisions related to the use of assessments generated by the IRIS program. S. 4949, The Water Resources Development Act of 2026, including provisions r…

Lobbyists named: DAVID CETOLA, JAMES KA CHUN LAI, IAN CHOINIERE

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KINDER MORGAN, INC.

Registrant: KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$80,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Environment/Superfund

Issues related to the interstate natural gas pipeline industry, including H.R. 9497, The Water Resources Development Act of 2026.

Lobbyists named: MARY R "RANDI" REID

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PORT OF EVERETT

Registrant: CAPITOL STRATEGIES US, LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$30,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries

Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Program, the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), Port Security Grant Program, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497), and the Ships for America Act (S.1541/H.R.3151).

Lobbyists named: SHAY MICHAEL HANCOCK

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INSTITUTE OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES

Registrant: INSTITUTE OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$30,000

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Transportation

Transporting explosives using electric vehicles, Hazmat transportation, H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R.8870, BUILD America 250 Act, Surface transportation reauthorization, H.R. 9497/S. 4949, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026

Lobbyists named: JULIA BOGUE

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PARADISE IRRIGATION DISTRICT

Registrant: CAPITOL CORE GROUP, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$21,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Clean Air and Water (quality)

Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (S. 4949 and HR 9497) Environmental Infrastructure (general)

Lobbyists named: MICHAEL W. MCKINNEY, JEFFREY M. SIMONETTI

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ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

Registrant: ENS RESOURCES, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$20,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Disaster Planning/Emergencies

Monitor FIRO expansion related to water supply conservation and flood protection related to Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497/S. 4949)

Lobbyists named: ERIC SAPIRSTEIN

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PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY

Registrant: VALIANT STRATEGIES LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$20,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Environment/Superfund

EPA and Army Corps of Engineers issues. Issues related to program funding for infrastructure. Issues related to permitting reform. Issues related to the Water Resources Development Act for 2026 (H.R.9497).

Lobbyists named: FILEMON VELA, PAULINA MEJIA SHIBLER

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SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT

Registrant: ENS RESOURCES, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$20,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Natural Resources

Support for U.S. Forest Service, U.S. EPA, and FEMA grant assistance expansion to ensure eligibility of water infrastructure for increased fire suppression flow projects. Support of Water Resources Development Act of 2026, H.R. 9497, S. 4949

Lobbyists named: DAVID R FRENCH

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CHEVRON, USA, INC.

Registrant: ENS RESOURCES, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$20,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Transportation

Monitor and support development of WRDA 2026 (S. 4994/H.R. 9497) related to beneficial use of dredge material policy.

Lobbyists named: ERIC SAPIRSTEIN, ROGER COCKRELL

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XYLEM INC

Registrant: ENS RESOURCES, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$20,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Clean Air and Water (quality)

Monitor status of zero liquid discharge effluent limitation guidelines rulemaking for coal burning electric utilities and standards for coal combustion residuals. Support of policies to advance adoption of smart water technologies for clean water and drinking water infrastructure, Water Infrastructure Modernization Act S. 2388/H.R. 6075/H.R. 9497. S. 4949. Monitor status of PFAS drinking water treatment standards rule rescissions.

Lobbyists named: ERIC SAPIRSTEIN, DAVID R FRENCH, SARAH SAPIRSTEIN

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SOUTHEASTERN FEDERAL POWER CUSTOMERS INC.

Registrant: DAVISON VAN CLEVE · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$15,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Energy/Nuclear

Water Resources Development Act H.R. 9497, S. 4949

Lobbyists named: DAVID ACTON FITZGERALD

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CAMROSA WATER DISTRICT

Registrant: CAPITOL CORE GROUP, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$12,750

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Clean Air and Water (quality)

Desalination Reverse Osmosis Water Quality/Recycling Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (HR 9497 and S. 4949) Environmental Infrastructure

Lobbyists named: MICHAEL W. MCKINNEY, JEFFREY M. SIMONETTI

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FOOTHILL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

Registrant: CAPITOL CORE GROUP, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$9,750

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Clean Air and Water (quality)

Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (HR 9497 and S. 4949)

Lobbyists named: MICHAEL W. MCKINNEY, JEFFREY M. SIMONETTI

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INDIAN WELLS VALLEY GROUNDWATER AUTHORITY

Registrant: CAPITOL CORE GROUP, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

Not available

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Natural Resources

Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (HR 9497, S. 4949) Water Supplies (General)

Lobbyists named: MICHAEL W. MCKINNEY, JEFFREY M. SIMONETTI

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Politicians behind the bill

Sponsors and cosponsors from the official source, limited to members currently in office. Campaign amounts are cycle-wide and are not payments for this bill.

3 of 3 source cosponsor records retrieved; only current officials and unwithdrawn sponsorships appear.

PAC donors to the listed sponsors

These are all-cycle contributions to the listed sponsors’ and cosponsors’ campaigns. FEC does not attribute them to this bill. A donation plus sponsorship does not establish why a politician acted.

AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION - COPE$25,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Frederica S. Wilson · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
HERZOG PAC$24,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $14,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE$21,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Frederica S. Wilson · Cosponsor · $6,000

Official PAC record
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. PAC (UPSPAC)$20,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $10,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS PAC; NJASAP PAC$19,500

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $10,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $9,500

Official PAC record
CRH AMERICAS, INC. PAC$19,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $9,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
EMPLOYEES OF RTX CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$19,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $9,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. TECHNOLOGIES PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL (HONPAC)$19,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $9,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS$17,500

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Frederica S. Wilson · Cosponsor · $2,500

Official PAC record
NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION PAC$17,500

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Frederica S. Wilson · Cosponsor · $2,500

Official PAC record
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SWAPA PAC)$17,500

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $12,500

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $5,000

Official PAC record
AMERICAN CONCRETE PIPE ASSOCIATION PAC$17,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $10,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $7,000

Official PAC record
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC$16,500

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Frederica S. Wilson · Cosponsor · $1,500

Official PAC record
AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$16,500

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $6,500

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
AMERICAN SHORT LINE AND REGIONAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION-POLITICAL ACTION CMTE (ASLRRA-PAC)$16,500

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $7,500

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $9,000

Official PAC record
WSP USA INC. PAC$16,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $6,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $2,500

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Frederica S. Wilson · Cosponsor · $2,500

Official PAC record
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND (AMAZON PAC)$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC)$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E$15,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Frederica S. Wilson · Cosponsor · $5,000

Official PAC record
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
DEERE & COMPANY PAC (AKA JOHN DEERE PAC)$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
FAA MANAGERS ASSOCIATION INC. PAC$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
GENERAL AVIATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AEROSPACE EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GE AEROSPACE PAC)$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
JACOBS SOLUTIONS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (JACOBS PAC)$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
NATIONAL STONE, SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION ROCKPAC$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
SALTCHUK RESOURCES, INC. PAC$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SWAPAC)$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
THE BOEING COMPANY PAC$15,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INC. EMPLOYEE PAC - GRANITEPAC$14,500

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $4,500

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
GENESEE & WYOMING INC. PAC$14,050

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $9,050

Official PAC record
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION AMERICA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES PAC$14,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $2,500

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $10,000

Frederica S. Wilson · Cosponsor · $1,500

Official PAC record
TRINITY INDUSTRIES EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SF) INC.$14,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $9,000

Official PAC record
UNION PACIFIC CORP. FUND FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT$14,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $5,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $5,000

Frederica S. Wilson · Cosponsor · $4,000

Official PAC record
TRANSPORTATION INTERMEDIARIES ASSOCIATION'S TIAPAC$13,500

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $6,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $7,500

Official PAC record
LEIDOS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$13,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $7,000

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $6,000

Official PAC record
NATIONAL ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NAPA-PAC)$13,000

Sam Graves · Sponsor · $7,500

Rick Larsen · Cosponsor · $5,500

Official PAC record

The largest 40 donor totals appear here. Open each politician for their complete, paginated PAC donor list.

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