Bill · S. 1852· Senate(119-S-1852)
IBEM Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/21/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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. It seeks to streamline the Presidential permitting process for international bridges and land ports of entry. The changes specifically target bridges and ports of entry located on the borders between the United States and Mexico, as well as between the United States and Canada. Additionally, the bill instructs the Secretary not to compile or consider certain environmental documents during the permit application process.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+4
The bill aims to streamline the creation and modernization of international bridges.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+4
Streamlining permitting for bridges and ports of entry directly facilitates more efficient international trade.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Improved trade infrastructure benefits businesses involved in international commerce.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The bill explicitly mandates that the Secretary shall not consider certain environmental documents, weakening protections.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3
Limiting environmental reviews may lead to less scrutiny of the carbon footprint of new infrastructure projects.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?-2
The reduction in environmental review may negatively impact lands adjacent to tribal territories.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Streamlined Permitting Process: By amending the International Bridge Act of 1972, the bill aims to streamline the Presidential permitting process for international bridges and land ports of entry (Section 2).
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Expanded Scope for Infrastructure: The bill expands the types of infrastructure covered to include ports of entry on the international land borders between the United States and Mexico, as well as the United States and Canada (Section 2, amending subsection (a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduction in Environmental Review: The bill mandates that the Secretary shall not compile or take into consideration any environmental document pursuant to Public Law 91-190 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) regarding a Presidential permit for these applications (Section 2, amending subsection (e)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Farmers+2Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Immigrants+1Good For Union Workers+1Good For Native Americans-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+4Improves Environmental Protections-5Reduces Carbon Emissions-3Improves Public Land Management-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+4Improves International Alliances+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+2Increases Federal Power+2Improves Due Process-2Improves Government Transparency-2
- 5/21/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico