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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.

H.R. 1948 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 1948119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/06/2025REP. PETERSD-CA · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: DW-NOMINATE -0.19 (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)CENTER(SPONSOR RANKING)WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

11 members · Left 6 · Center 1 · Right 4 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Peters, Scott H. (D-CA) (Introduced 03/06/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordCenter · DW-NOMINATE -0.19 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 11 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Foreign Relations Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Latest Action06/10/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Introduced in House (03/06/2025)

This bill authorizes the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico (USIBWC) to accept funds to study, design, construct, operate, or maintain wastewater treatment works, water conservation projects, or flood control works, and related structures. The USIBWC is a federal government agency and the U.S. component of the International Boundary and Water Commission, which applies the boundary and water treaties of the United States and Mexico and settles differences that may arise in their application.

The USIBWC may not provide credit towards the nonfederal share of project costs, or reimbursement, to nonfederal entities in an amount that exceeds $5 million in any fiscal year.

Further, the USIBWC may not accept funds from any nonfederal entity that (1) is domiciled in, headquartered in, or organized under the laws of a foreign country of concern (e.g., China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran); or (2) has in place any agreement with a foreign country of concern.

Any funds accepted by the USIBWC must be deposited into the account titled International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 1948 EH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1948

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.

1.International Boundary and Water Commission Authority (a)AuthorizationThe Commission is authorized to accept funds from a Federal or non-Federal entity, including through a grant or funding agreement, to study, design, construct, operate, or maintain wastewater treatment works, water conservation projects, or flood control works, and related structures, consistent with the functions of the Commission. (b)DepositAny funds accepted by the Commission under this section shall be deposited into the account in the Treasury of the United States entitled International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico and shall be available until expended to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). (c)Limitations (1)Limit on reimbursementThe Commission may not provide credit towards the non-Federal share of the cost of a project, or reimbursement, to non-Federal entities for funds accepted under this section in an amount that exceeds a total of $5,000,000 in any fiscal year. (2)Source of fundsThe Commission may not accept funds under this section from any non-Federal entity— (A)that is domiciled in, headquartered in, or organized under the laws of, or the principal place of business of which is located in, a foreign country of concern; or (B)that has in place any agreement with a foreign country of concern. (d)ReportNot later than the last day of each fiscal year, the Commission shall submit to the Committees on Foreign Relations and Appropriations of the Senate and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report on the funds accepted under this section that includes a description of— (1)the activities carried out with such funds; and (2)costs associated with such activities. (e)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CommissionThe term Commission means the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico. (2)Foreign country of concernThe term foreign country of concern has the meaning given that term in section 10638 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19237). Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 1948 IH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1948IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 6, 2025Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Crenshaw, Ms. Jacobs, Mr. Van Orden, Mr. Levin, Mr. Ellzey, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Zinke, and Mr. Castro of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.

1.International Boundary and Water Commission Authority (a)AuthorizationThe Commission is authorized to accept funds from a Federal or non-Federal entity, including through a grant or funding agreement, to study, design, construct, operate, or maintain wastewater treatment works, water conservation projects, or flood control works, and related structures, consistent with the functions of the Commission. (b)DepositAny funds accepted by the Commission under this section shall be deposited into the account in the Treasury of the United States entitled International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico and shall be available until expended to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). (c)Limitations (1)Limit on reimbursementThe Commission may not provide credit towards the non-Federal share of the cost of a project, or reimbursement, to non-Federal entities for funds accepted under this section in an amount that exceeds a total of $5,000,000 in any fiscal year. (2)Source of fundsThe Commission may not accept funds under this section from any non-Federal entity— (A)that is domiciled in, headquartered in, or organized under the laws of, or the principal place of business of which is located in, a foreign country of concern; or (B)that has in place any agreement with a foreign country of concern. (d)ReportNot later than the last day of each fiscal year, the Commission shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the funds accepted under this section that includes a description of— (1)the activities carried out with such funds; and (2)costs associated with such activities. (e)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CommissionThe term Commission means the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico. (2)Foreign country of concernThe term foreign country of concern has the meaning given that term in section 10638 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19237).

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 1948 : 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1948IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 10, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsAN ACTTo authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.1.International Boundary and Water Commission Authority(a)AuthorizationThe Commission is authorized to accept funds from a Federal or non-Federal entity, including through a grant or funding agreement, to study, design, construct, operate, or maintain wastewater treatment works, water conservation projects, or flood control works, and related structures, consistent with the functions of the Commission.(b)DepositAny funds accepted by the Commission under this section shall be deposited into the account in the Treasury of the United States entitled International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico and shall be available until expended to carry out the activities described in subsection (a).(c)Limitations(1)Limit on reimbursementThe Commission may not provide credit towards the non-Federal share of the cost of a project, or reimbursement, to non-Federal entities for funds accepted under this section in an amount that exceeds a total of $5,000,000 in any fiscal year.(2)Source of fundsThe Commission may not accept funds under this section from any non-Federal entity—(A)that is domiciled in, headquartered in, or organized under the laws of, or the principal place of business of which is located in, a foreign country of concern; or(B)that has in place any agreement with a foreign country of concern.(d)ReportNot later than the last day of each fiscal year, the Commission shall submit to the Committees on Foreign Relations and Appropriations of the Senate and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report on the funds accepted under this section that includes a description of—(1)the activities carried out with such funds; and (2)costs associated with such activities.(e)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CommissionThe term Commission means the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico.(2)Foreign country of concernThe term foreign country of concern has the meaning given that term in section 10638 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19237).Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 1948 RH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 108119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1948[Report No. 119–139]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 6, 2025Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Crenshaw, Ms. Jacobs, Mr. Van Orden, Mr. Levin, Mr. Ellzey, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Zinke, and Mr. Castro of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureJune 5, 2025Additional sponsor: Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of TexasJune 5, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedA BILLTo authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.1.International Boundary and Water Commission Authority(a)AuthorizationThe Commission is authorized to accept funds from a Federal or non-Federal entity, including through a grant or funding agreement, to study, design, construct, operate, or maintain wastewater treatment works, water conservation projects, or flood control works, and related structures, consistent with the functions of the Commission.(b)DepositAny funds accepted by the Commission under this section shall be deposited into the account in the Treasury of the United States entitled International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico and shall be available until expended to carry out the activities described in subsection (a).(c)Limitations(1)Limit on reimbursementThe Commission may not provide credit towards the non-Federal share of the cost of a project, or reimbursement, to non-Federal entities for funds accepted under this section in an amount that exceeds a total of $5,000,000 in any fiscal year.(2)Source of fundsThe Commission may not accept funds under this section from any non-Federal entity—(A)that is domiciled in, headquartered in, or organized under the laws of, or the principal place of business of which is located in, a foreign country of concern; or(B)that has in place any agreement with a foreign country of concern.(d)ReportNot later than the last day of each fiscal year, the Commission shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the funds accepted under this section that includes a description of—(1)the activities carried out with such funds; and (2)costs associated with such activities.(e)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CommissionThe term Commission means the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico.(2)Foreign country of concernThe term foreign country of concern has the meaning given that term in section 10638 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19237).June 5, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (17)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/06/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/06/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/06/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
03/06/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
04/02/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
04/02/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
04/02/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
06/05/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-139.
06/05/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-139.
06/05/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
06/09/2025House floor actionsMr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
06/09/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2555-2556)
06/09/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1948.
06/09/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)
06/09/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)
06/09/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/10/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Titles (3)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleTo authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (10)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (5)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Foreign Relations Committee06/10/2025 Referred To
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee06/05/2025 Reported By
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee04/02/2025 Markup By
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee04/02/2025 Discharged from
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee03/06/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (5)

Policy Area: Water Resources Development

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