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AWRC Act of 2025 (H.R. 7889)

Referred to Committee
Introduced 3/9/2026•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

9/15/2026 • Senate

Summary

Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025 or the AWRC Act of 2025

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.

Reported to House • 8/20/2026

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Topics & Subjects

Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchIntergovernmental relationsResearch administration and fundingWater resources funding

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (11)

Party Breakdown

3
Democrats
8
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Republican • VA-1

Sponsored 3/9/2026

Cosponsors (10)

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Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

D-CA-26

Joined 3/9/2026

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Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

R-NY-17

Joined 3/9/2026

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Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]

R-VA-5

Joined 3/9/2026

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Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]

R-CO-3

Joined 3/9/2026

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 9, 2026

Committee Review

March 26, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Floor Debate

September 14, 2026

Passed Chamber

September 14, 2026

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Referred in Senate9/15/2026
Engrossed in House9/14/2026
Reported in House8/20/2026
Introduced in House3/9/2026

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors10

Sources and method

· Record updated Sep 24, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
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  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Reported to House” version, Aug 20, 2026 · Loaded Nov 2, 2026, 1:41 PM ET
  • CBO cost estimatesCongressional Budget Office
    Cost estimates
    Latest estimate Sep 1, 2026 · Loaded Nov 2, 2026, 1:41 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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