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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Agriculture to submit to Congress a report on available assistance to agricultural producers in the State of Texas that have suffered economic losses due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 180 days of enactment, detailing the potential assistance available to agricultural producers in Texas who have experienced economic losses due to Mexico's failure to deliver water according to international water treaties. Specifically, the report must outline existing authorities and programs within the Department of Agriculture that could be used to support these Texas farmers, referencing the 1944 Treaty Relating to the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande. The bill aims to provide clarity and potential relief for agricultural producers in Texas who have been economically impacted by water delivery shortfalls from Mexico, highlighting the importance of international water agreements and their direct impact on agricultural productivity and economic stability in border states.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Monica De La Cruz (R)*,
Jodey Arrington (R),
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
Tony Gonzales (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. (on 02/14/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/387/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr387/BILLS-119hr387ih.pdf |
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