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Condemning the Government of Mexico for failing to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.

2/14/2025, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 71

Bill 119 H.Res. 71, titled "Condemning the Government of Mexico for failing to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The resolution aims to address the issue of Mexico's failure to meet its obligations under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande. Specifically, Mexico has been falling short in delivering the agreed-upon amount of water to the United States on an annual basis.

The resolution condemns the Government of Mexico for this failure and calls on Mexico to fulfill its water delivery obligations in a timely manner. It also urges the US government to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the terms of the treaty. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 71 highlights the importance of upholding international agreements and ensuring that both parties fulfill their commitments in the management and sharing of water resources.

Congressional Summary of HRES 71

This resolution condemns the Mexican government for not fulfilling annual water deliveries to the United States under a 1944 treaty between the United States and Mexico respecting utilization of waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.

Current Status of Bill HRES 71

Bill HRES 71 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since January 28, 2025. Bill HRES 71 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025.  Bill HRES 71's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 28, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 71

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
13
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
13
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 71

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 71

Condemning the Government of Mexico for failing to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
Condemning the Government of Mexico for failing to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.

Comments

Arthur Anderson profile image

Arthur Anderson

757

1 year ago

So, like, this bill about Mexico not giving us water is totally crazy, right? I mean, how is it gonna affect us in the short term? #confused #waterwoes

Payton Levine profile image

Payton Levine

791

1 year ago

This bill is so dumb, why they gotta blame Mexico for everything? What's the real agenda here?

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