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Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 5:21 PM

Summary of Bill S 128

Bill 118 s 128, also known as the Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of wastewater management in the city of Nogales, Arizona. The bill focuses on improving the infrastructure and systems that handle wastewater in order to protect public health and the environment.

Specifically, the bill allocates funding for the construction of new wastewater treatment facilities, upgrades to existing facilities, and the implementation of advanced technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of wastewater treatment processes. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring and regulating the discharge of wastewater to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

The Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to address a critical issue facing the city of Nogales and surrounding communities. By investing in improved wastewater management infrastructure, the bill aims to protect the health and well-being of residents, safeguard the environment, and promote sustainable development in the region. Overall, the Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023 represents a significant step towards addressing the challenges of wastewater management in Nogales and demonstrates a commitment to ensuring clean water for all residents.

Congressional Summary of S 128

Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023

This bill establishes requirements to address wastewater from the International Outfall Interceptor, which is a pipeline that carries wastewater from the United States-Mexico border to the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant, which is located in Rio Rico, Arizona, treats sewage and wastewater originating from Nogales, Mexico, and Nogales, Arizona.

The bill transfers the ownership, operations, and maintenance of the pipeline from the city of Nogales, Arizona, to the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission. The commission must construct, operate, and maintain a debris screen at the pipeline's Manhole One for intercepting debris and drugs coming into the United States from Nogales, Mexico.

The bill also limits the portion of the costs that the city of Nogales, Arizona, must pay for the Nogales sanitation project.

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Current Status of Bill S 128

Bill S 128 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2023. Bill S 128 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 30, 2023.  Bill S 128's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of January 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 128

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
1
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 128

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Arizona
- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Pipelines
- Smuggling and trafficking
- Solid waste and recycling
- State and local government operations
- Water quality
- Water resources funding
- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 128

Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023
Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023
A bill to provide for the assumption of full ownership and control of the International Outfall Interceptor in Nogales, Arizona, by the International Boundary and Water Commission, and for other purposes.

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 128

Kyrsten Sinema
Kyrsten Sinema
ArizonaIndependent
Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
ArizonaDemocrat

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