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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 71· House(119-HRES-71)

Condemning the Government of Mexico for failing to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.

Rep. De La Cruz
Age: 52 years
Texas
Introduced
1/28/2025
Last activity
1/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Monica De La Cruz
Cosponsors
Republican - 7Democrat - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution condemns the Government of Mexico for failing to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States. The failure relates to the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande. The text was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 28, 2025. It was submitted by Ms. De La Cruz alongside several other representatives. The measure was subsequently referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Ultimately, the resolution consists entirely of this condemnation.

Yes

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+3

    The resolution seeks to enforce water deliveries that are critical for agricultural operations in the affected regions.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2

    Ensuring consistent water deliveries provides essential water security for residents in rural border and river regions.

  • Does this invest in rural communities?+2

    Addressing water delivery failures can support the agricultural stability of rural areas reliant on these river systems.

The opposite

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-3

    The resolution formally condemns the Government of Mexico, which may strain diplomatic relations between the two nations.