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IBEM Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1852| Senate 
| Updated: 5/21/2025
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act of 2025 seeks to significantly streamline the Presidential permitting process for new or modified international border infrastructure. It amends the International Bridge Act of 1972 to permanently apply its provisions to both international bridges and land ports of entry connecting the United States with Mexico and Canada, removing previous time limitations. A central provision of this bill is the explicit directive that the Secretary shall not compile or take into consideration any environmental documents under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when evaluating a Presidential permit application for these projects. This change aims to expedite the approval process by removing a major regulatory hurdle. The bill also clarifies that the Secretary's determination will serve as the sole basis for permit approval, further simplifying the procedure for border infrastructure development.
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Timeline
May 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3630
Introduced in House
  • May 21, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3630
    Introduced in House

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3630: IBEM Act of 2025
  • HR 119-5300: Department of State Policy Provisions Act

IBEM Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1852| Senate 
| Updated: 5/21/2025
The International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act of 2025 seeks to significantly streamline the Presidential permitting process for new or modified international border infrastructure. It amends the International Bridge Act of 1972 to permanently apply its provisions to both international bridges and land ports of entry connecting the United States with Mexico and Canada, removing previous time limitations. A central provision of this bill is the explicit directive that the Secretary shall not compile or take into consideration any environmental documents under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when evaluating a Presidential permit application for these projects. This change aims to expedite the approval process by removing a major regulatory hurdle. The bill also clarifies that the Secretary's determination will serve as the sole basis for permit approval, further simplifying the procedure for border infrastructure development.
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Timeline
May 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3630
Introduced in House
  • May 21, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3630
    Introduced in House
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3630: IBEM Act of 2025
  • HR 119-5300: Department of State Policy Provisions Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted