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S 3120119th CongressIn Committee
Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 6, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-Texas)
Agriculture & FoodDefense & National SecurityEnvironment & Climate
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act of 2025 mandates annual reporting on Mexico's compliance with the 1944 water treaty, requiring delivery of 350,000 acre-feet of water yearly. If Mexico fails, the U.S. must deny non-treaty water requests and limit engagement in identified economic sectors, except for emergencies related to ecological, environmental, or humanitarian crises deemed vital to U.S. national interests.
Key Points
- 1Requires annual reports assessing Mexico's water delivery compliance under the 1944 treaty.
- 2Imposes diplomatic and economic engagement restrictions if Mexico fails to meet water delivery thresholds.
- 3Allows exceptions for water requests addressing ecological, environmental, or humanitarian emergencies.
Impact Areas
U.S.-Mexico diplomatic relationsMexican agricultural sectors reliant on irrigation districtsWater management and allocation along the Colorado River and Rio GrandeBorder communities facing ecological or humanitarian water shortages
Generated by Legislative Analysis Transformer v3 on Nov 17, 2025