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S. 4949 · 119th Congress · pending

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.

Latest official action 2026-07-15 · Unknown

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Congressional Research Service · 2026-10-14

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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ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN WATER AGENCIES

Registrant: ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN WATER AGENCIES · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$100,000

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Clean Air and Water (quality)

H.R. 4733, the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act S. 4949, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Lobbyists named: DANIEL HARTNETT, MEGAN SEYMOUR

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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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EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT

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 PFAS drinking water rulemakings related to public health. Monitor status of draft guidance on biosolids land application. Support of passive receivers liability protections,including H.R. 1267, National Defense Authorization Act, S. 2296, and WRDA 2026, S. 4949.

Lobbyists named: ERIC SAPIRSTEIN, SARAH SAPIRSTEIN

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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

Clean Air and Water (quality)

Support of validated drinking water standards related to PFAS drinking water standards. Support of sediment removal from flood protection facility language in Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (S. 9497/S. 4949)

Lobbyists named: ERIC SAPIRSTEIN

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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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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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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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TAHOE CITY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT

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

$10,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Natural Resources

Monitor and support Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (S. 4949) related to expanded eligibility under SRF program to support water infrastructure for wildfire suppression. Support of the FIRE Smart Act to authorize use of SRF assistance to address wildfire water infrastructure needs.

Lobbyists named: DAVID R FRENCH

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NORTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT

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

$10,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Natural Resources

Monitor and support Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (S. 4949) related to funding of water infrastructure to support high risk wilfire infrastructure needs. Support of FIRE Smart Act (S. 4812) to expand SRF eligibility to address fire suppression needs.

Lobbyists named: DAVID R FRENCH

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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.

4 of 4 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.

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION FRANCHISING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE INC$17,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $8,500

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $8,500

Official PAC record
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NABPAC)$15,500

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $5,000

Sheldon Whitehouse · Cosponsor · $5,000

Adam B. Schiff · Cosponsor · $5,500

Official PAC record
NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION AND MARINE RETAILERS ASSOCIATION BOAT PAC$15,500

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $6,000

Sheldon Whitehouse · Cosponsor · $2,000

Kevin Cramer · Cosponsor · $7,500

Official PAC record
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (TOYOTA/LEXUS PAC)$15,500

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $6,000

Kevin Cramer · Cosponsor · $4,500

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $5,000

Official PAC record
AFLAC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AFLAC PAC)$15,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $5,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MORPAC)$15,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $10,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $5,000

Official PAC record
THE BOEING COMPANY PAC$15,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $9,000

Kevin Cramer · Cosponsor · $1,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $5,000

Official PAC record
THE HOME DEPOT INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$14,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $10,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $4,000

Official PAC record
DELTA DENTAL PLANS ASSOCIATION PAC$13,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $5,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $8,000

Official PAC record
AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$12,500

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $10,000

Kevin Cramer · Cosponsor · $2,500

Official PAC record
DELOITTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$12,500

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $5,000

Kevin Cramer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $2,500

Official PAC record
MORGAN STANLEY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$12,500

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $2,500

Kevin Cramer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Adam B. Schiff · Cosponsor · $2,500

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $2,500

Official PAC record
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM$12,500

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $10,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $2,500

Official PAC record
REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$12,500

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $2,500

Kevin Cramer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $5,000

Official PAC record
SANOFI US SERVICES INC. EMPLOYEES' POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$12,500

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $7,500

Adam B. Schiff · Cosponsor · $0

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $5,000

Official PAC record
ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ELEVANCE HEALTH PAC)$12,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $7,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $5,000

Official PAC record
NATIONAL ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NAPA-PAC)$11,500

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $4,000

Sheldon Whitehouse · Cosponsor · $5,000

Kevin Cramer · Cosponsor · $2,500

Official PAC record
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$11,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $2,500

Kevin Cramer · Cosponsor · $2,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $6,500

Official PAC record
MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INC. EMPLOYEE PAC (MASTERCARD PAC) OR (MASTERCARD EMPLOYEE PAC)$11,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $10,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $1,000

Official PAC record
ABBVIE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$10,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $5,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $5,000

Official PAC record
ALABAMA FIRST PAC$10,000
ALTRIA GROUP, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ALTRIAPAC)$10,000
AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC$10,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $5,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $5,000

Official PAC record
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SKINPAC)$10,000
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC)$10,000
AMERICAN SUGAR CANE LEAGUE OF USA, INC PAC$10,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $5,000

Adam B. Schiff · Cosponsor · $5,000

Official PAC record
APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARAPAC)$10,000
ARKANSAS FOR LEADERSHIP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARKPAC)$10,000
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$10,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $10,000

Sheldon Whitehouse · Cosponsor · $0

Official PAC record
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION FEDERAL PAC$10,000
BEST AT BRINGING ENTREPRENEURIAL RESULTS NEVER IMAGINED OR ENVISIONED PAC$10,000
BIG SKY OPPORTUNITY PAC$10,000
BOOTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$10,000
BUILD POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (BUILDPAC)$10,000
BUILDING UP DEMOCRACY'S DREAM$10,000
CDM SMITH INC. NATIONAL PAC$10,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $5,000

Kevin Cramer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Official PAC record
CHEVRON EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - CHEVRON CORPORATION$10,000
COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA PAC$10,000
CONOCOPHILLIPS SPIRIT PAC$10,000
CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CEPAC)$10,000

Shelley Moore Capito · Sponsor · $5,000

Angela D. Alsobrooks · Cosponsor · $5,000

Official PAC record

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