U.S. House Advances Water Resources Development Act:
The U.S. House voted 415-9 to pass H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026. ABC advocated for a neutral bill allowing fair competition, and the legislation includes no PLA mandates. The Senate is considering its version, S. 4949.
U.S. House Advances ABC-Supported Ratepayer Protection Act:
The U.S. House voted 417-3 to pass the ABC-supported Ratepayer Protection Act, requiring large-load customers to cover infrastructure costs tied to their demand. ABC urged Congress to support the legislation, emphasizing fair and open competition for resulting construction projects. ABC also supports Senate companion S. 5028.
