Bill > HR3630

This bill modifies the International Bridge Act of 1972 to streamline the Presidential permitting process for international bridges and land ports of entry between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Specifically, the bill removes time-specific language restricting permits between 2020 and 2024, and expands the scope to explicitly include international bridges and ports of entry for both the Mexican and Canadian borders. The bill also modifies environmental review requirements by preventing the Secretary from compiling or considering environmental documents for Presidential permit applications, which could potentially expedite the approval process. Additionally, the legislation makes technical changes throughout the existing law to include references to "land ports of entry" alongside "international bridges", ensuring consistent terminology. The bill aims to modernize and simplify the process for establishing and permitting cross-border infrastructure, potentially making it easier to develop new international bridges and border entry points.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3630/all-info