H.R. 1948 · 119th Congress · House

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.

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced
Mar 6, 25
Passed House
Jun 9, 25
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 10, 2025Senate

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. JUN 09, 2025House floor actions

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. JUN 09, 2025House floor actions

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)

  4. JUN 09, 2025Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)

  5. JUN 09, 2025House floor actions

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1948.

  6. JUN 09, 2025House floor actions

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H2555-2556)

    2555Yea
    2556Nay
    0NV
  7. JUN 09, 2025House floor actions

    Mr

    Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. JUN 05, 2025House floor actions

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.

  9. JUN 05, 2025Library of Congress

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-139.

    119Yea
    139Nay
    0NV
  10. APR 02, 2025House committee actions

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  11. APR 02, 2025House committee actions

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  12. APR 02, 2025House committee actions

    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged

  13. MAR 06, 2025House committee actions

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  14. MAR 06, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  15. MAR 06, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

2

Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Jun 10, 2025

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Jun 5, 2025

Discharged: Apr 2, 2025

Discharged