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A resolution expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the Treaty between the United States of America and Mexico respecting the utilization of waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
3/13/2024, 11:27 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 379
Bill 118 S.Res. 379 is a resolution that expresses support for diplomatic efforts to ensure that the Government of Mexico fulfills its obligation to deliver water to the United States as outlined in the Treaty between the United States of America and Mexico regarding the use of waters from the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers, as well as the Rio Grande.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining good relations with Mexico in order to ensure that water deliveries are made on an annual basis. It acknowledges the significance of these water deliveries for various purposes, including agriculture, industry, and municipal use in the United States.
The resolution also highlights the potential negative impacts that could arise if Mexico fails to meet its obligations under the treaty, such as water shortages and disruptions to the economy in the United States. It calls for continued cooperation and communication between the two countries to address any challenges that may arise in fulfilling these water deliveries. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 379 underscores the importance of upholding the terms of the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding water deliveries and emphasizes the need for diplomatic efforts to ensure that these obligations are met on an annual basis.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining good relations with Mexico in order to ensure that water deliveries are made on an annual basis. It acknowledges the significance of these water deliveries for various purposes, including agriculture, industry, and municipal use in the United States.
The resolution also highlights the potential negative impacts that could arise if Mexico fails to meet its obligations under the treaty, such as water shortages and disruptions to the economy in the United States. It calls for continued cooperation and communication between the two countries to address any challenges that may arise in fulfilling these water deliveries. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 379 underscores the importance of upholding the terms of the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding water deliveries and emphasizes the need for diplomatic efforts to ensure that these obligations are met on an annual basis.
Congressional Summary of SRES 379
This resolution expresses support for the diplomatic and official relations required to secure the government of Mexico's compliance with a 1944 treaty concerning water utilization between the United States and Mexico.
The resolution also (1) expresses deep concern that farmers in south Texas are experiencing water shortages, and (2) encourages the government of Mexico to fulfill a commitment to deliver annually at least 350,000 acre-feet of water to the United States.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 379
Bill SRES 379 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill SRES 379 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2023.  Bill SRES 379's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4763-4764) as of September 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 379
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 379
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Farmland
- International law and treaties
- Lakes and rivers
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Texas
- Water resources funding
- Water use and supply
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 379
A resolution expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the Treaty between the United States of America and Mexico respecting the utilization of waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
A resolution expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the Treaty between the United States of America and Mexico respecting the utilization of waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 379
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