The American Manufacturing Renaissance Act establishes a nonprofit corporation within the Department of Commerce to develop a national manufacturing strategy that targets specific economic, environmental, and equity goals. The bill authorizes $4 billion per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to fund this new entity, which is required to set objectives such as achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the manufacturing sector by 2030 and ensuring manufacturing represents 20 percent of gross domestic product by 2035. To implement these goals, the corporation will oversee 30 local Manufacturing Renaissance Councils that provide grants for workforce training, capital access, and ownership succession programs. These councils are designed to support small manufacturers, worker-owned businesses, and communities of color through targeted technical assistance and financial resources.
This bill, titled the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve rivers, harbors, and water resources across the United States while establishing new administrative offices to better manage inland navigation, water supply, and community outreach. It introduces specific mechanisms such as creating a new board for levee owners to advise on flood safety, allowing for categorical permissions to streamline certain environmental reviews, and mandating a prohibition on diverting water from the Missouri River without approval from all relevant state governors. The legislation also authorizes numerous specific projects for flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, and water supply in locations ranging from Alaska to Texas, while simultaneously deauthorizing or modifying older projects that are no longer needed or require changes to better align with current environmental and safety standards.
This House resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as National Estuaries Week to raise public awareness about the importance of these coastal ecosystems. The bill highlights that estuaries support a significant portion of the U.S. population and economy while providing critical services such as flood control, water filtration, and habitat for fish and wildlife. It acknowledges ongoing threats to estuary health, including pollution and sea level changes, and recognizes the efforts of government agencies, organizations, and individuals working to protect and restore these areas.
The Responsible Data Center Siting Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Energy to create and publish best practices for selecting locations for new data centers. These guidelines must evaluate how proposed sites affect electricity prices, water availability, air quality, local communities, national security, and regional economies. The Department of Energy is required to release these initial recommendations within one year of the bill's passage and update them at least every two years thereafter.
The Pacific Minerals Economic Security Act amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to regulate mineral leasing activities in waters adjacent to Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The bill prohibits the government from reducing or waiving royalty payments for these leases and requires lessees to provide initial and supplemental financial bonds to cover potential environmental cleanup and decommissioning costs. Starting in fiscal year 2027, fifty percent of all leasing revenues will be distributed to the affected territories based on their proximity to the leased areas, with funds restricted for use in coastal restoration, infrastructure development, environmental mitigation, or debt reduction. Additionally, the Secretary of the Interior must conduct a study on environmental impact mitigation methods and provide immediate notice to territorial governors when new mining plans are submitted.
The Pesticide Harm Accountability Act amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to clarify that state tort laws are not preempted by federal regulations regarding pesticide labeling and packaging. This change allows individuals who claim to have been harmed by pesticides to pursue legal action against manufacturers in state courts, even if the Environmental Protection Agency has approved the product's label without specific warnings. The bill also requires the EPA Administrator to submit a report to Congress within 180 days identifying any existing regulations or guidance documents that restrict these state-level claims and outlining steps taken to ensure compliance with the new law.
This bill would invalidate a final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that rescinded the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. By declaring that the 2026 rule has no force or effect, the legislation aims to restore the previous legal interpretation of how actions can harm protected species. This change directly affects entities subject to the Endangered Species Act by reinstating the broader regulatory framework for protecting endangered and threatened wildlife.
The Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Act designates a new national heritage area in Kentucky encompassing thirty-five counties, including Bath, Bell, and Boyd. The Center for Rural Development is named as the local coordinating entity responsible for managing the designation. This group must submit a management plan to the Secretary of the Interior within three years of the bill's enactment. Federal assistance authority for this heritage area will end fifteen years after the law takes effect.
This bill amends the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to change the funding rules for conservation projects led by qualified youth or conservation corps. It increases the maximum federal contribution from 75 percent to 90 percent of project costs. Consequently, the required non-federal cost share is reduced from 25 percent to 10 percent. These changes directly affect organizations and agencies that partner with these corps groups to implement conservation work on public lands.
The Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act extends the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program through fiscal years 2028 and 2029, replacing the previous expiration dates of 2020 and 2021. The bill doubles the authorized funding for technical assistance to $10 million and for grants to small water systems to $20 million. Additionally, it increases the total annual authorization of appropriations for the program from $25 million to $50 million. These changes directly affect public water utilities by providing continued financial support for cybersecurity improvements and risk management.
