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.
6/21/2025, 6:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1948
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, the environment, and property along the border.
In addition to authorizing the acceptance of funds, the bill also outlines the responsibilities and authorities of the IBWC in carrying out these activities. This includes coordinating with relevant stakeholders, conducting feasibility studies, and implementing projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1948 seeks to enhance the IBWC's ability to address critical water management issues along the US-Mexico border by allowing them to accept funds for wastewater treatment and flood control works. This legislation is important for ensuring the continued health and safety of communities on both sides of the border.
Congressional Summary of HR 1948
This bill authorizes the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico (USIBWC) to accept funds to study, design, construct, operate, or maintain wastewater treatment works, water conservation projects, or flood control works, and related structures. The USIBWC is a federal government agency and the U.S. component of the International Boundary and Water Commission, which applies the boundary and water treaties of the United States and Mexico and settles differences that may arise in their application.
The USIBWC may not provide credit towards the nonfederal share of project costs, or reimbursement, to nonfederal entities in an amount that exceeds $5 million in any fiscal year.
Further, the USIBWC may not accept funds from any nonfederal entity that (1) is domiciled in, headquartered in, or organized under the laws of a foreign country of concern (e.g., China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran); or (2) has in place any agreement with a foreign country of concern.
Any funds accepted by the USIBWC must be deposited into the account titled International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1948
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1948
Total Number of Sponsors
15Democrat Sponsors
15Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
19Democrat Cosponsors
11Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1948
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentPotential Impact Areas
Floods and storm protectionLatin AmericaMexicoWater qualityWater resources fundingAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1948
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
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26 days ago
I don't get why this bill is necessary. Seems like a waste of money to me. #confused
