This bill pressures Mexico to meet its water delivery obligations under a 1944 treaty governing the Colorado River, Tijuana River, and Rio Grande. The Secretary of State must report annually on whether Mexico has delivered at least 350,000 acre-feet of water to the United States as required, and assess Mexico's ability to meet its full obligations. If Mexico fails to deliver the minimum amount, the President must deny all special water delivery requests from Mexico and can restrict broader diplomatic and economic engagement with Mexican sectors that benefit from U.S. water or rely on Rio Grande tributaries—though exceptions exist for humanitarian emergencies and efforts against drug trafficking. The bill allows the Secretary of State to approve specific water requests even if Mexico misses its obligations, but only if they certify the water addresses a genuine emergency and serves vital U.S. interests. The first report is due within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
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