Bills · S 3293
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3293Economics and Public Finance
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
INTRO DEC 1· LAST ACTION DEC 1
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it funds critical infrastructure that directly impacts public safety, economic stability, and environmental health across the United States. Without these appropriations, essential flood control projects, harbor maintenance, and coastal protection efforts would slow down or stop, potentially leading to increased risks of natural disaster damage, disrupted trade, and declining environmental quality.
If this bill becomes law, it ensures that the federal government can continue to invest in vital water infrastructure, which helps prevent costly damage from floods and storms, supports commercial navigation, and protects important aquatic ecosystems. If it doesn't pass, these programs would lack funding, potentially leaving communities vulnerable, hindering economic activity tied to waterways, and delaying much-needed environmental restoration.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allocates $2,481,772,000 for the construction of river and harbor, flood and storm damage reduction, shore protection, and aquatic ecosystem restoration projects.
This significant funding enables the building of new vital infrastructure to protect communities and support commerce.
PROVISION 02
Provides $5,990,160,000 for the operation, maintenance, and care of existing river and harbor, flood and storm damage reduction, and aquatic ecosystem restoration projects.
This ensures the continued functioning and safety of crucial existing infrastructure and waterways.
PROVISION 03
Includes $468,213,000 for flood damage reduction projects and related efforts in the Mississippi River alluvial valley.
This funding supports critical protections for communities and agricultural lands in a vital region prone to flooding.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that the Secretary of the Army shall not deviate from the work plan once it has been submitted to Congress for specific project categories.
This provision aims to ensure accountability and adherence to planned projects and spending allocations.
PROVISION 05
Sets aside 1 percent of program funds for emergency activities determined necessary by the Chief of Engineers, with unspent funds reallocated later.
This allows for flexibility to respond to unforeseen emergencies while ensuring any unused funds are put to other program uses.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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84
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 1
Introduced in Senate
DEC 1
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3293
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 1, 2025
Last actionDec 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 1, 2025
Senate BillS 3293Economics and Public Finance
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
INTRODUCED DEC 1, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 1, 2025
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