IBEM Act of 2025
This bill updates the International Bridge Act of 1972 to modernize border crossing permits. It expands the definition of "international bridge" to include land ports of entry on the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders, covering both bridges and border crossings. Crucially, it removes the requirement for environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for Presidential permits related to these projects. The bill directly affects developers and agencies seeking permits for border infrastructure projects by streamlining the approval process.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 29, 2025
Last action May 29, 2025
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Committee
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May 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
May 29, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tony Gonzales
RRepublican
Co
Gabe Vasquez
DDemocratic
Co
Henry Cuellar
DDemocratic
Co
Joaquin Castro
DDemocratic
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