HR 8940 · 117th Congress · International Affairs

Protecting our Border, Protecting our Water Act

Introduced 2022-09-21· Sponsored by Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.(2022-09-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting our Border, Protecting our Water Act This bill requires the International Boundary and Water Commission to negotiate with Mexico an agreement related to aliens unlawfully crossing the southern international border of the United States.  The agreement would commit Mexico to forfeit one acre-foot of water rights to a state that is a signatory to the Colorado River Compact for each such alien apprehended in that state.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]AZ
Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]TX