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.

Bill: 118-hres-683
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]
Introduced: 2023-09-13
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Farmland

International law and treaties

Lakes and rivers

Latin America

Mexico

Texas

Water resources funding

Water use and supply
Latest action: action_date: 2023-11-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-09-13
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution expresses support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the government of Mexico to make annual water deliveries to the United States under a 1944 treaty between the two countries. </p> <p>The resolution also acknowledges that farmers in south Texas are experiencing water shortages.</p>

action_date: 2023-11-28
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p>This resolution expresses support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the government of Mexico to make annual water deliveries to the United States under a 1944 treaty between the two countries. </p> <p>The resolution also acknowledges that farmers in south Texas are experiencing water shortages.</p>

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 683 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 28, 2023 RESOLUTION 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.

Whereas the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, signed at Washington, February 1944 (59 Stat. 1219), commits the Government of Mexico to send an average of not less than 350,000 acre-feet of water annually over a 5-year cycle to the United States; Whereas Mexico repeatedly waits until the end of this 5-year cycle to fulfill such water commitment; and Whereas each year, farmers in south Texas are experiencing water shortages: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports 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, signed at Washington, February 1944 (59 Stat. 1219); (2) encourages Mexico to fulfill such commitments on an annual basis; (3) acknowledges that farmers in south Texas are experiencing water shortages; (4) supports negotiations on a Minute that will ensure more predictable and reliable water deliveries to users in the United States; and (5) encourages new commitments to ensure that the United States receives annual deliveries of at least 350,000 acre-feet of water under such treaty.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 683 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2023 Ms. De La Cruz (for herself, Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas , Ms. Crockett , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Duarte , Mr. Moylan , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Fry , Mr. Alford , Mr. Van Orden , Mrs. Luna , Mr. McCormick , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Ellzey , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Huizenga , Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Nunn of Iowa , and Mr. Babin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION 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.

Whereas the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, signed at Washington, February 1944 (59 Stat. 1219), commits the Government of Mexico to send an average of not less than 350,000 acre-feet of water annually over a 5-year cycle to the United States; Whereas Mexico repeatedly waits until the end of this 5-year cycle to fulfill such water commitment; and Whereas each year, farmers in south Texas are experiencing water shortages: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports 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, signed at Washington, February 1944 (59 Stat. 1219); (2) encourages Mexico to fulfill such commitments on an annual basis; (3) acknowledges that farmers in south Texas are experiencing water shortages; (4) supports negotiations on a Minute that will ensure more predictable and reliable water deliveries to users in the United States; and (5) encourages new commitments to ensure that the United States receives annual deliveries of at least 350,000 acre-feet of water under such treaty.