AWRC Act of 2025 Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act...
To amend the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to reauthorize the water resources research and technology institutes program, and for other purposes.
HB7889, the AWRC Act of 2025, seeks to update and reauthorize the water resources research and technology institutes program established under the Water Resources Research Act of 1984. This bill aims to improve research and collaboration in water resource management, ensuring more sustainable water use and better water quality.
The changes proposed by HB7889 would affect water resource managers, researchers, and communities reliant on clean water. By enhancing research and collaboration, the bill could lead to improved water management practices, better policy-making, and more effective solutions to water-related challenges. This, in turn, could benefit public health, environmental protection, and economic activities dependent on water resources.
As of March 9, 2026, HB7889 has been introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. It has since moved through subcommittees and was reported out on July 15, 2026, setting the stage for further consideration in the House. This bill has seen bipartisan support, with sponsors from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
