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Mandating US Diplomacy to Secure Water Delivery from Mexico.

This bill requires the Secretary of State to use all diplomatic resources to ensure Mexico complies with the 1944 water treaty obligations regarding the Rio Grande. Failure to deliver water has already caused nearly $500 million in agricultural revenue losses and led to the closure of Texas's only sugar mill. The legislation aims to secure predictable and reliable water supplies crucial for farmers and the economy in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Key points
Requires the US government to exert full diplomatic pressure to enforce Mexico's compliance with the 1944 water delivery treaty.
Water shortages have caused estimated direct revenue losses of $495 million for agriculture in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
The goal is to establish reliable future water deliveries to prevent further economic crises and business closures.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4253
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2024-05-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4253.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the US government to exert full diplomatic pressure to enforce Mexico's compliance with the 1944 water delivery treaty.
  • Water shortages have caused estimated direct revenue losses of $495 million for agriculture in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
  • The goal is to establish reliable future water deliveries to prevent further economic crises and business closures.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Economy