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US HB3630

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ernest Gonzales

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends the International Bridge Act of 1972 to make permanent the streamlined Presidential permitting process for international bridges, removing the December 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024 expiration date

  • Expands coverage to include land ports of entry on both the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders, in addition to international bridges

  • Prohibits the Secretary from compiling or considering any environmental documents under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when processing Presidential permit applications for these facilities

  • Establishes that determinations on permits shall be made on the "sole basis" of the international bridge or land port of entry application

Legislative Description

IBEM Act of 2025 International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act of 2025

International affairs

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs5/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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