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To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.
12/16/2024, 7:27 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5903
Bill 118 hr 5903, also known as the International Boundary and Water Commission Authorization Act, aims to authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) to accept funds for activities related to wastewater treatment and flood control works. The IBWC is a binational organization responsible for managing water resources along the US-Mexico border.
The bill allows the IBWC to accept funds from various sources, including federal, state, local, and private entities, to support projects that improve wastewater treatment and flood control infrastructure. These projects are crucial for protecting public health and safety, as well as the environment, along the border region.
In addition to authorizing the acceptance of funds, the bill also outlines the purposes for which these funds can be used. This includes conducting studies, designing and constructing wastewater treatment and flood control facilities, and implementing other activities that support the IBWC's mission. Overall, Bill 118 hr 5903 seeks to enhance the IBWC's ability to address critical water management issues along the US-Mexico border by allowing the commission to accept funds for important projects related to wastewater treatment and flood control.
The bill allows the IBWC to accept funds from various sources, including federal, state, local, and private entities, to support projects that improve wastewater treatment and flood control infrastructure. These projects are crucial for protecting public health and safety, as well as the environment, along the border region.
In addition to authorizing the acceptance of funds, the bill also outlines the purposes for which these funds can be used. This includes conducting studies, designing and constructing wastewater treatment and flood control facilities, and implementing other activities that support the IBWC's mission. Overall, Bill 118 hr 5903 seeks to enhance the IBWC's ability to address critical water management issues along the US-Mexico border by allowing the commission to accept funds for important projects related to wastewater treatment and flood control.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5903
Bill HR 5903 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since October 25, 2023. Bill HR 5903 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 6, 2023. Bill HR 5903's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 642. as of November 26, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5903
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5903
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5903
To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.
To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.
Comments

Clay Baker
1,103
1 year ago
Sounds like a good idea, but how will this impact us in the long run? #HR5903
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5903
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