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Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act
3/6/2025, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 387
Bill 119 hr 387, also known as the "Texas Agricultural Water Assistance Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the economic losses faced by agricultural producers in the state of Texas due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress detailing the available assistance options for these affected agricultural producers.
The report will outline the various forms of assistance that can be provided to help mitigate the economic impact of the water shortage on Texas farmers. This could include financial aid, technical support, or other resources that may be available to help these producers recover from their losses.
By requiring this report to be submitted to Congress, the bill aims to ensure that lawmakers are informed about the challenges facing Texas agricultural producers and can take appropriate action to support them. This legislation is non-partisan and focuses solely on providing assistance to those in need, without any political bias. Overall, Bill 119 hr 387 seeks to address the economic hardships faced by Texas agricultural producers due to the water shortage caused by Mexico's failure to deliver water, and to provide them with the necessary support to recover and thrive in the future.
The report will outline the various forms of assistance that can be provided to help mitigate the economic impact of the water shortage on Texas farmers. This could include financial aid, technical support, or other resources that may be available to help these producers recover from their losses.
By requiring this report to be submitted to Congress, the bill aims to ensure that lawmakers are informed about the challenges facing Texas agricultural producers and can take appropriate action to support them. This legislation is non-partisan and focuses solely on providing assistance to those in need, without any political bias. Overall, Bill 119 hr 387 seeks to address the economic hardships faced by Texas agricultural producers due to the water shortage caused by Mexico's failure to deliver water, and to provide them with the necessary support to recover and thrive in the future.
Congressional Summary of HR 387
Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to submit a report to Congress on USDA assistance available for agricultural producers in Texas related to Mexico's non-compliance with a 1944 treaty with the United States concerning water utilization.
Specifically, the USDA report must list all of the existing USDA authorities and programs that are or could be made available to provide assistance to agricultural producers in Texas that have suffered economic losses due to Mexico not delivering water to the United States in accordance with the Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, including the Supplementary Protocol.
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Current Status of Bill HR 387
Bill HR 387 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2025. Bill HR 387 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 14, 2025. Bill HR 387's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. as of February 14, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 387
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
7Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 387
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 387
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to submit to Congress a report on available assistance to agricultural producers in the State of Texas that have suffered economic losses due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water.
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to submit to Congress a report on available assistance to agricultural producers in the State of Texas that have suffered economic losses due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 387
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