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Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act
9/27/2024, 12:40 PM
Summary of Bill S 5075
Bill 118 s 5075, also known as the Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act, aims to address water quality issues along the United States-Mexico border. The bill focuses on improving the quality of water in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water that are shared between the two countries.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a joint US-Mexico Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Task Force. This task force will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to monitor and improve water quality along the border. The task force will also work to coordinate efforts between federal, state, and local agencies in both countries to address water quality issues.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for funding research and monitoring programs to assess water quality along the border. This will help identify areas that are most in need of improvement and guide the allocation of resources to address these issues. Overall, the Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act seeks to promote cooperation between the United States and Mexico in addressing water quality issues along the border. By working together, both countries can better protect the health and safety of their citizens and the environment.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a joint US-Mexico Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Task Force. This task force will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to monitor and improve water quality along the border. The task force will also work to coordinate efforts between federal, state, and local agencies in both countries to address water quality issues.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for funding research and monitoring programs to assess water quality along the border. This will help identify areas that are most in need of improvement and guide the allocation of resources to address these issues. Overall, the Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act seeks to promote cooperation between the United States and Mexico in addressing water quality issues along the border. By working together, both countries can better protect the health and safety of their citizens and the environment.
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Current Status of Bill S 5075
Bill S 5075 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2024. Bill S 5075 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 17, 2024. Bill S 5075's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6100) as of September 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5075
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5075
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 5075
Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act
Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act
A bill to provide for the water quality restoration of the Tijuana River and the New River, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5075
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