Federal · 119th Congress
AWRC Act of 2025
Policy areaWater Resources Development
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors10
Julia BrownleyDU.S. Representative · 26th District · CA
H. Morgan GriffithRU.S. Representative · 9th District · VA
Jeff HurdRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · CO
Michael LawlerRU.S. Representative · 17th District · NY
Addison P. McDowellRU.S. Representative · 6th District · NC
John J. McGuire IIIRU.S. Representative · 5th District · VA
Chellie PingreeDU.S. Representative · 1st District · ME
Jefferson ShreveRU.S. Representative · 6th District · IN
Jennifer A. KiggansRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · VA
April McClain DelaneyDU.S. Representative · 6th District · MDOther titles3
To amend the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to reauthorize the water resources research and technology institutes program, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
AWRC Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history15
Sep 15, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5575)
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7889.
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5575-5576)
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 20, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 665.
Aug 20, 2026
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-764.
Jul 15, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 15, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Mar 26, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held
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Documents6
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 15, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 14, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeAug 20, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 9, 2026