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Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D–OH
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1001)
Referred 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.
Referred 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Based on the full Introduced in House · 2026-09-15 text. This explanation has not received human editorial review. This overview describes the proposal’s major provisions; it does not establish what its real-world effects would be.
This bill would limit total federal spending to $20 million for each project covered by an existing Great Lakes fishery and ecosystem restoration provision. The limit would apply to individual projects, rather than the program as a whole. This is a proposed change, not evidence of an enacted spending limit.
1. Great Lakes fishery and ecosystem restoration Section 506 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–22) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Limitation The total Federal amount expended for a project carried out under this section shall be not more than $20,000,000.
The bill would add subsection (g) to section 506 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000. It would impose a mandatory ceiling on total federal spending for a covered project; it does not itself provide $20 million in funding for any project.
Section 506 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–22) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Limitation The total Federal amount expended for a project carried out under this section shall be not more than $20,000,000.
The supplied actions snapshot, updated October 2, 2026, records introduction in the House and referral to the Transportation and Infrastructure and Natural Resources committees on September 15, 2026. It also records sponsor introductory remarks on October 1, 2026.
Source snapshot updated 2026-10-02T14:30:04Z. 2026-10-01: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1001) 2026-09-15: Referred 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.
2026-09-15: Introduced in House
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Reviewed version: Introduced in House · 2026-09-15. These findings describe provisions and who may benefit; they are not judgments of waste, corruption, or motive.
This review covers the supplied bill text. “None identified” does not rule out provisions in later versions or accompanying reports and disclosures.
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Spending directed to particular recipients or places outside ordinary competitive or formula-based allocation.
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Narrow exceptions, exemptions, or preferential treatment that warrant a closer look.
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