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.
United States119th CongressHR-1948House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 10, 2025
Summary
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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Latest companion bill action
S-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.Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)
House of Representatives
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Senate