To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.

This bill would authorize the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) to accept funds from both federal and non-federal sources to study, design, construct, operate, or maintain wastewater treatment facilities, water conservation projects, flood control works, and related structures, in line with the Commission’s duties along the U.S.-Mexico border. Funds received would be deposited into the Treasury account “International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico” and remain available until expended. There are safeguards to limit financial assistance to non-Federal entities (a cap of $5 million per fiscal year) and to prevent accepting funds from non-Federal entities tied to foreign countries of concern. The bill also requires an annual report to Congress detailing funded activities and associated costs. The measure defines key terms and is currently moving through the legislative process after passing the House.