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Congress·In Committee·S. 2034

Congress moves to let border water agency take outside funds for wastewater and flood projects

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.

9 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

  • Congress would let the U.S. border water agency take money from federal, state, local, or private sources to plan, build, run, or repair wastewater treatment, water-saving projects, and flood control works.
  • Any money it accepts would go into a U.S. Treasury account for the U.S.-Mexico boundary water agency and could be used until it’s spent, instead of expiring at the end of the year.
  • The bill limits how much the agency can count back to non-federal partners: it cannot provide more than $5 million per year in credit or reimbursement tied to these accepted funds.
  • The agency could not take money from a non-federal group tied to a “foreign country of concern,” and it must send Congress a yearly report on what the funds paid for and the costs.
  • If enacted, this could speed up fixes in border communities where broken wastewater systems or flood risks affect daily life, like beach closures, bad odors, or neighborhood flooding.
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Milestones

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Jun 11, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Jun 11, 2025

Introduced in Senate

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Soon after the law takes effect

The International Boundary and Water Commission starts accepting eligible funds under the new authority (if the bill becomes law).

Border-area projects like wastewater treatment upgrades and flood-control work could move faster because the Commission can take money from more sources.

By the last day of each fiscal year after enactment

Yearly report to Congress on funds accepted, activities performed, and costs.

The public and lawmakers get a clearer picture of where the money went and what was built or maintained, which can affect future funding decisions.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberS 2034
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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