Bill · H.R. 3630· House(119-HR-3630)
IBEM Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/29/2025
- Last activity
- 5/29/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Tony Gonzales
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act of 2025," aims to amend the International Bridge Act of 1972. The primary goal is to streamline the Presidential permitting process for international bridges and land ports of entry. It specifically addresses bridges and ports of entry located on the borders between the United States and Mexico, as well as the United States and Canada. The legislation modifies how the Secretary handles certain documentation during the permitting process.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+4
Streamlining permits aids in the modernization of international bridges and ports.
Does this tighten control of the border?+4
Modernizing and streamlining ports of entry can enhance border infrastructure and management.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
Streamlining infrastructure permits can facilitate economic activity and job creation near borders.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-6
The bill explicitly prohibits the consideration of environmental documents during the permitting process.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-3
Reducing environmental documentation requirements can decrease transparency in the permitting process.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?-3
Reducing environmental reviews may negatively impact lands of cultural or ecological significance to Native groups.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Streamlined Permitting: By amending the process, the bill seeks to streamline the Presidential permitting process for international bridges and land ports of entry (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Environmental Review Restrictions: The Secretary is prohibited from compiling or taking into consideration any environmental document pursuant to Public Law 91-190 regarding a Presidential permit application (Section 2, subsection (e)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+4Improves Environmental Protections-6Improves Public Land Management-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Government Transparency-3Improves Due Process-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Farmers+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Native Americans-3
- 11/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Henry CuellarDemocrat · Texas
Joaquin CastroDemocrat · Texas
Gabe VasquezDemocrat · New Mexico