To ensure that United States diplomats and officials of the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission are able to advance efforts seeking compliance by the United Mexican States with the 1944 Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
This bill directs the Secretary of State to actively use U.S. diplomatic resources, including the voice and influence of U.S. diplomats and officials at the International Boundary and Water Commission, to advance efforts ensuring Mexico complies with the 1944 water treaty. It requires U.S. officials to work toward establishing reliable water delivery agreements under the treaty for the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande rivers. The key mechanism is mandating diplomatic engagement to address Mexico's compliance with treaty obligations, aiming to secure predictable water flows for U.S. users. The bill affects U.S. diplomatic operations and water management coordination with Mexico, focusing on treaty implementation rather than new water infrastructure.
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Introduced Feb 28, 2024
Last action Feb 28, 2024
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Feb 28, 2024
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1 primary · 39 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Monica De La Cruz
RRepublican
Co
August Pfluger
RRepublican
Co
Beth Van Duyne
RRepublican
Co
Brian Babin
RRepublican
Co
Chip Roy
RRepublican
Co
Colin Z. Allred
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Crenshaw
RRepublican
Co
Dan Newhouse
RRepublican
Co
Dean Phillips
DDemocratic
Co
Guy Reschenthaler
RRepublican
Co
Henry Cuellar
DDemocratic
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