Bill · H.R. 7519· House(119-HR-7519)
Army Corps Congressional Engagement Act
- Introduced
- 2/11/2026
- Last activity
- 2/12/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- Ritchie Torres
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill is known as the Army Corps Congressional Engagement Act. It requires District Commanders of the Corps of Engineers to give annual briefings to the offices of Members of Congress. These briefings must cover Corps-funded or led projects located within the watersheds of a member's district. The briefings must include details on project locations, status, timelines, funding, environmental impacts, and public engagement. If a briefing does not happen by December 1 of a calendar year, the District Commander must provide a written explanation by December 31. If that written statement is also failed, the Inspector General of the Army must investigate and report to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The legislation increases government accountability by mandating annual briefings and IG investigations for non-compliance.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+3
Enhanced congressional oversight over Corps of Engineers projects helps ensure better tracking of local infrastructure and watershed development.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill requires briefings to include summaries of environmental and community impacts for Corps of Engineers projects.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a): This section requires annual briefings on Corps of Engineers projects, which helps hold elected officials and government agencies accountable by keeping congressional offices fully informed about local project status, spending, and timelines.
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Section 2(a)(2)(G): This provision requires a summary of environmental impacts and identifiable community impacts for each project, ensuring that local citizens and their representatives are kept aware of how projects affect their neighborhoods.
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Section 2(a)(4): This part guarantees a question-and-answer period during the briefing for Members of Congress and their staff, giving the people's elected representatives a direct channel to question officials about local projects.
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Section 2(b): This section creates a penalty and tracking system, including a written statement and an Inspector General investigation, if a District Commander fails to brief Congress, ensuring that officials cannot simply ignore their reporting duties.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
The provided text does not contain any explicit provisions identifying potential negative impacts, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- 2/12/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 2/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
George LatimerDemocrat · New York