Summary of Bill S 2969
Bill 118 s 2969, also known as the "Treaty Compliance Act," aims to ensure that United States diplomats and officials of the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) are able to effectively advance efforts seeking compliance by the United Mexican States with the 1944 Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
The 1944 Treaty, signed between the United States and Mexico, governs the utilization of waters from the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and the Rio Grande. It establishes specific allocations and obligations for both countries in order to manage and conserve water resources in the region.
The purpose of Bill 118 s 2969 is to empower U.S. diplomats and IBWC officials to advocate for and enforce compliance with the terms of the treaty by the Mexican government. This includes ensuring that Mexico fulfills its obligations to properly manage and allocate water resources in accordance with the treaty.
By providing support and resources to U.S. officials involved in these efforts, the bill seeks to strengthen diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico, promote cooperation on water management issues, and protect the interests of both countries in the shared waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and the Rio Grande.
Overall, Bill 118 s 2969 is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to uphold the terms of the 1944 Treaty and ensure that both the United States and Mexico are able to effectively manage and utilize water resources in a fair and sustainable manner.
Congressional Summary of S 2969
This bill requires the Department of State to use the voice, vote, diplomatic capital, and resources of the United States to ensure that the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission is able to (1) advance efforts seeking Mexican compliance with the Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, and (2) establish understandings to provide predictable and reliable future deliveries of water by Mexico.