Scott Peters (D-CA)
To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.
A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill authorizes the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds from Federal or non-Federal entities. These funds are intended for activities including studying, designing, constructing, operating, or maintaining wastewater treatment, water conservation, or flood control works. Accepted money must be deposited into a specific Treasury account for the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico. The bill places a $5,000,000 annual limit on reimbursements or credits provided to non-Federal entities. Additionally, it prohibits accepting funds from certain foreign entities. Finally, the Commission is required to submit annual reports regarding the funds and activities.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill authorizes funding for wastewater treatment and water conservation projects which help protect water quality.
- Scored +3
Does this invest in rural communities?
Water conservation and wastewater treatment are critical infrastructure components for rural community stability.
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill focuses on water conservation and flood control which are vital for rural water management.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Infrastructure Improvement: The Commission is authorized to work on wastewater treatment, water conservation, and flood control projects, which can improve water quality and safety (Section 1(a)).
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Increased Funding Opportunities: The bill allows the Commission to accept funds through grants or funding agreements to carry out essential water and flood control functions (Section 1(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Funding Sources: The Commission is prohibited from accepting money from non-Federal entities that are located in, headquartered in, or organized under the laws of a foreign country of concern, or those with agreements with such countries (Section 1(c)(2)).
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Financial Limits on Partnerships: There is a cap that prevents the Commission from providing more than $5,000,000 in credits or reimbursements to non-Federal entities in any single fiscal year (Section 1(c)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill authorizes funding for wastewater treatment and water conservation projects which help protect water quality. Does this invest in rural communities? — Water conservation and wastewater treatment are critical infrastructure components for rural community stability. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — Flood control works often involve protecting or maintaining adjacent transportation infrastructure.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill focuses on water conservation and flood control which are vital for rural water management. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Improvements to wastewater and flood control can prevent costly property damage for vulnerable households. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Wastewater treatment and flood control are essential services for urban infrastructure management.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The authorization of wastewater treatment, water conservation, and flood control projects provides funding for infrastructure-related work. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investing in water and flood control infrastructure supports regional economic stability.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Commission to submit annual reports regarding the funds accepted and the activities carried out.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill facilitates cooperation on shared water and flood control issues between the U.S. and Mexico.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — Flood control and water conservation infrastructure can help protect residential areas from water-related disasters.
- 6/10/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 6/9/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1948.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2555-2556)
- Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 6/5/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-139.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
- 4/2/2025
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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