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H.R. 7519119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Feb 12, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Army Corps Congressional Engagement Act
Introduced:
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HR 7519 requires Army Corps of Engineers to brief congressional offices annually on water projects in their districts or face investigation.
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HR 7519 requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to hold yearly briefings with congressional offices representing areas where the Corps has active water projects. Briefings must cover project progress, delays, spending, environmental effects, and potential future projects, with time for questions. If a district commander misses the December 1 deadline, a written explanation must be sent by December 31, or the Army Inspector General is required to investigate and report to Congress.
Army Corps of Engineers district commanders face new mandatory reporting duties under this bill. Congressional offices representing districts with Corps water projects would receive a formal, recurring information channel.
The requirement creates an accountability mechanism for Army Corps commanders, with escalating consequences up to Inspector General review for noncompliance. Residents living near Corps-managed waterways, flood systems, and harbors may be indirectly affected by how well their representatives are kept informed.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.