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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.

USA119th CongressHR-1948| House 
| Updated: 6/10/2025
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (10)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill grants the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) new authority to accept funds from both federal and non-federal sources. These funds are specifically designated for activities related to studying, designing, constructing, operating, or maintaining wastewater treatment works , water conservation projects , and flood control works . Funds accepted by the Commission will be deposited into a dedicated Treasury account and remain available until expended for the authorized purposes. The bill imposes limitations, including a cap of $5,000,000 per fiscal year on reimbursement or credit to non-federal entities, and prohibits accepting funds from entities linked to a foreign country of concern . To ensure transparency, the Commission is required to submit an annual report to relevant Congressional committees, detailing the activities carried out and costs associated with the accepted funds.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5903
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.
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Apr 2, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 2, 2025
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Apr 2, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
Jun 5, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-139.
Jun 9, 2025
Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2555-2556)
Jun 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1948.
Jun 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)
Jun 9, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)
Jun 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2034
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5903
    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.


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • April 2, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 2, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged


  • April 2, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 5, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.


  • June 5, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-139.


  • June 9, 2025
    Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 9, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2555-2556)


  • June 9, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1948.


  • June 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)


  • June 9, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)


  • June 9, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 10, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2034
    Introduced in Senate

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 119-2034: A bill 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.
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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.

USA119th CongressHR-1948| House 
| Updated: 6/10/2025
This bill grants the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) new authority to accept funds from both federal and non-federal sources. These funds are specifically designated for activities related to studying, designing, constructing, operating, or maintaining wastewater treatment works , water conservation projects , and flood control works . Funds accepted by the Commission will be deposited into a dedicated Treasury account and remain available until expended for the authorized purposes. The bill imposes limitations, including a cap of $5,000,000 per fiscal year on reimbursement or credit to non-federal entities, and prohibits accepting funds from entities linked to a foreign country of concern . To ensure transparency, the Commission is required to submit an annual report to relevant Congressional committees, detailing the activities carried out and costs associated with the accepted funds.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5903
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.
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Apr 2, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 2, 2025
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Apr 2, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
Jun 5, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-139.
Jun 9, 2025
Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2555-2556)
Jun 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1948.
Jun 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)
Jun 9, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)
Jun 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2034
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5903
    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.


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • April 2, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 2, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged


  • April 2, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 5, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.


  • June 5, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-139.


  • June 9, 2025
    Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 9, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2555-2556)


  • June 9, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1948.


  • June 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)


  • June 9, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)


  • June 9, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 10, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2034
    Introduced in Senate
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (10)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Foreign Relations Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 119-2034: A bill 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Floods and storm protectionLatin AmericaMexicoWater qualityWater resources funding