WATER for Farmers Act Water Assurance and Treaty Enforcement...
To ensure the reliable delivery of water to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty, to provide a mechanism to compensate United States agricultural producers for economic losses resulting from delivery shortfalls, and for other purposes.
HB9053 aims to secure the reliable delivery of water to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty. This bill is designed to help farmers in the Rio Grande region who might face water shortages. It includes provisions to compensate U.S. agricultural producers for any economic losses that result from these water delivery issues. The bill was introduced and referred to multiple committees on the same day for further review and consideration.
This legislation would primarily benefit farmers in the Rio Grande area by ensuring they have a reliable water supply. If the U.S. fails to meet its water delivery commitments under the treaty, these farmers could receive compensation for their losses, helping them maintain their livelihoods. The bill is currently in its early stages, having just been introduced and referred to committees for further examination.
As of now, HB9053 has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, as well as the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture. These committees will review the bill to determine its next steps in the legislative process.
