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.
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Latest Action · February 28, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
This bill directs the Secretary of State to use diplomatic efforts and resources to pressure Mexico into complying with a 1944 treaty governing water rights on the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande Rivers. The legislation specifically empowers U.S. diplomats and officials working through the International Boundary and Water Commission to advance compliance efforts and negotiate agreements that ensure Mexico delivers water to the United States on a predictable and reliable basis. The bill was introduced in February 2024 and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, with broad support from Texas representatives and other members. While the bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, it establishes a congressional mandate for the State Department to prioritize water treaty enforcement in its diplomatic relations with Mexico. This addresses concerns that Mexico has not fully met its water delivery obligations under the nearly 80-year-old treaty.
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