Condemning the Government of Mexico for failing 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.

House Resolution

H.Res. 71

119th Congress

Condemning the Government of Mexico for failing 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.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Steve Womack

Representative

Republican

AR-3

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution condemns Mexico for failing to fulfill annual water deliveries to the United States under the 1944 treaty regarding the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande rivers. It addresses ongoing water-sharing disputes affecting border states.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns Mexico for failing to fulfill annual water deliveries to the United States under the 1944 treaty regarding the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande rivers. It addresses ongoing water-sharing disputes affecting border states.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution condemns the Mexican government for not fulfilling annual water deliveries to the United States under a 1944 treaty between the United States and Mexico respecting utilization of waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Condemns Mexico for water treaty violations
Addresses 1944 water-sharing agreement
Covers Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande rivers
Highlights annual delivery shortfalls
Affects Texas and other border states

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Texas farmers and water users would see congressional support for enforcing the treaty. Diplomatic pressure on Mexico could increase. Water scarcity issues along the border gain national attention.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

71, 119th Congress (2025). "Condemning the Government of Mexico for failing 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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-71