Bill · S. 2034· Senate(119-S-2034)
A bill 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
- 6/11/2025
- Last activity
- 6/11/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In 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 can be used for studying, designing, constructing, operating, or maintaining wastewater treatment, water conservation, or flood control works. Accepted funds must be deposited into a specific Treasury account for the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico. The bill places limits on reimbursements to non-Federal entities and restricts the source of acceptable funds. Additionally, the Commission is required to submit annual reports regarding the funds and activities.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+4
The authorization of flood control works can improve resilience against water-related disasters.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill facilitates water conservation and wastewater treatment works which aids environmental management.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates annual reports to Congressional committees regarding fund usage and costs.
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 use funds to study, design, construct, operate, or maintain wastewater treatment works, water conservation projects, or flood control works, and related structures (Section 1(a)). This could lead to better water and flood management.
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Financial Accountability: The bill requires the Commission to submit a report every fiscal year to specific Senate and House committees, detailing the activities carried out and the associated costs (Section 1(d)). This ensures there is a public record of how the money is being used.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Reimbursement Caps: The Commission is prohibited from providing credit or reimbursement to non-Federal entities for funds accepted under this section in an amount that exceeds $5,000,000 in any fiscal year (Section 1(c)(1)). This could limit the scale of certain projects.
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Funding Restrictions: The Commission cannot accept funds from non-Federal entities that are domiciled in, headquartered in, or organized under the laws of a foreign country of concern, or those that have agreements with such countries (Section 1(c)(2)). This restricts the potential pool of funding available for these projects.
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 Disaster Relief And F E M A+4Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 6/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate
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