Bill · S. 3120· Senate(119-S-3120)
Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 11/6/2025
- Last activity
- 11/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act of 2025," seeks to limit engagement with the Government of Mexico regarding water deliveries. It requires the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress regarding water deliveries under the 1944 Treaty. These reports must determine if Mexico delivered at least 350,000 acre-feet of water in the preceding year. If Mexico fails to meet this minimum, the President must deny all non-Treaty water requests. Additionally, the President may limit or terminate engagement with specific economic sectors in Mexico.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates annual reports to Congress regarding water delivery compliance to ensure accountability.
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
The bill aims to secure water deliveries necessary for irrigation districts and water-dependent agricultural activities.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill seeks to ensure more reliable and predictable water deliveries from Mexico to the United States.
The opposite
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-3
The bill creates potential diplomatic friction by mandating the denial of non-treaty water requests from Mexico.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2
The bill allows for the termination of engagement with economic sectors in Mexico that may impact trade stability.
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
The bill may disrupt economic sectors in Mexico that have trade links to the United States.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability for Water Deliveries: The bill requires the Secretary of State to report on whether Mexico has delivered a minimum of 350,000 acre-feet of water and assess their capability to meet long-term obligations (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Targeted Pressure on Economic Sectors: The President has the authority to limit or terminate engagement with specific economic sectors or activities in Mexico that are dependent on water delivered by the United States or its tributaries (Section 2(b)(1)(B)).
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Protections Against Drug Trafficking Interference: The bill ensures that any limitations on engagement do not interfere with efforts to counter the flow of fentanyl, fentanyl precursors, xylazine, and other synthetic drugs into the United States (Section 2(b)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Denial of Water Requests: If Mexico fails to meet the minimum water delivery threshold, the President is required to deny all non-Treaty requests made by Mexico (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
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Economic Restrictions: The President may choose to limit or terminate engagement with specific economic sectors or activities in Mexico, which are identified as being dependent on water from the United States or its tributaries (Section 2(b)(1)(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+3Good For Business Owners-1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2
- 11/6/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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John CornynRepublican · Texas