H.R. 4357: Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act
The Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act is designed to enhance water quality and public health in the Tijuana and New rivers, areas affected by pollution and infrastructure issues that impact cross-border waterways between the United States and Mexico. The bill establishes programs and action plans focused on addressing these environmental challenges through collaborative efforts and funding initiatives.
Key Initiatives
- The development of action plans to effectively manage and restore water quality.
- Funding for critical infrastructure, such as a sewage treatment plant in Mexicali, which is essential for reducing pollution entering these river systems.
- Collaboration between various governmental and conservation organizations in both the U.S. and Mexico to coordinate restoration activities and share responsibilities for water quality improvement.
The overarching goal is to bring together multiple stakeholders—including governmental agencies, local communities, and conservation groups—to work towards sustainable management of these rivers while improving the overall health of the ecosystems and public health outcomes for those living in the surrounding areas.
Environmental Focus
This bill puts emphasis on restoring natural habitats and enhancing the environmental conditions of the rivers, which has significant implications for local biodiversity as well as the health of communities relying on these water sources.
Funding and Resource Allocation
Significant funding will be allocated to various projects aimed at both immediate interventions, such as wastewater treatment facilities, and longer-term restoration efforts. These allocations are intended to ensure a consistent and effective approach to managing water quality in impacted areas.
Cooperation Between Nations
Crucially, the act underscores the importance of U.S.-Mexico collaboration to address pollution that does not respect borders. The commitment to joint planning and execution of water quality initiatives is a central theme of the bill.
Relevant Companies
- XYL - Xylem Inc., a company that provides water technology and services, could be impacted through potential contracts for water treatment solutions and infrastructure improvements associated with the bill's initiatives.
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Sponsors
5 bill sponsors
Actions
2 actions
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Jul. 10, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Jul. 10, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, and the Budget, 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. |
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