Bill · H.R. 1948· House(119-HR-1948)
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
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Peters
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 4
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill authorizes the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds from Federal or non-Federal entities. These funds are intended for activities including studying, designing, constructing, operating, or maintaining wastewater treatment, water conservation, or flood control works. Accepted money must be deposited into a specific Treasury account for the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico. The bill places a $5,000,000 annual limit on reimbursements or credits provided to non-Federal entities. Additionally, it prohibits accepting funds from certain foreign entities. Finally, the Commission is required to submit annual reports regarding the funds and activities.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill authorizes funding for wastewater treatment and water conservation projects which help protect water quality.
Does this invest in rural communities?+3
Water conservation and wastewater treatment are critical infrastructure components for rural community stability.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The bill focuses on water conservation and flood control which are vital for rural water management.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Infrastructure Improvement: The Commission is authorized to work on wastewater treatment, water conservation, and flood control projects, which can improve water quality and safety (Section 1(a)).
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Increased Funding Opportunities: The bill allows the Commission to accept funds through grants or funding agreements to carry out essential water and flood control functions (Section 1(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Funding Sources: The Commission is prohibited from accepting money from non-Federal entities that are located in, headquartered in, or organized under the laws of a foreign country of concern, or those with agreements with such countries (Section 1(c)(2)).
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Financial Limits on Partnerships: There is a cap that prevents the Commission from providing more than $5,000,000 in credits or reimbursements to non-Federal entities in any single fiscal year (Section 1(c)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+3Improves Roads And Bridges+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 6/10/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 6/9/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1948.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2555-2556)
- Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 6/5/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-139.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
- 4/2/2025
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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