Federal · 119th Congress
Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026
Policy areaEnvironmental Protection
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Cosponsors9
Vern BuchananRU.S. Representative · 16th District · FL
Mike HaridopolosRU.S. Representative · 8th District · FL
Brian J. MastRU.S. Representative · 21st District · FL
Jared MoskowitzDU.S. Representative · 23rd District · FL
W. Gregory SteubeRU.S. Representative · 17th District · FL
Gus M. BilirakisRU.S. Representative · 12th District · FL
Laurel M. LeeRU.S. Representative · 15th District · FL
Daniel WebsterRU.S. Representative · 11th District · FL
Jimmy PatronisRU.S. Representative · 1st District · FLOther titles2
To provide that compliance with a certain biological opinion is deemed to be compliance with the requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 for purposes of a certain agency action, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history4
Sep 10, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
May 22, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 22, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 22, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House