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US HR273
Resolution
Status
3/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Monica De La Cruz
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AI Summary
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The 1944 U.S.-Mexico water treaty requires Mexico to deliver an average of at least 350,000 acre-feet of water annually to the United States over 5-year cycles from the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande Rivers
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Mexico repeatedly delays water deliveries until the end of each 5-year cycle rather than providing consistent annual allocations
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South Texas farmers are experiencing ongoing water shortages due to irregular delivery patterns
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The House of Representatives supports diplomatic efforts to encourage Mexico to fulfill water commitments on an annual basis rather than waiting until cycle deadlines
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The resolution calls for new commitments ensuring the U.S. receives annual deliveries of at least 350,000 acre-feet under the treaty
Legislative Description
Expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
3/31/2025