Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act

This bill establishes two programs to improve water quality in the Tijuana River and New River watersheds that flow across the US-Mexico border. It requires the EPA to develop action plans for restoration, prioritize projects to manage wastewater and stormwater, and coordinate with US and Mexican entities. The bill authorizes $50 million annually from 2025-2035 for projects including natural infrastructure, water reuse, and stormwater management. These programs directly affect communities in southern California, particularly Imperial Beach and San Diego, as well as communities in Tijuana and Mexicali, Mexico, aiming to protect public health and ecosystems.