United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 1852 — IBEM Act of 2025

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the scope of the International Bridge Act to include land ports of entry and modifies several definitions and requirements related to Presidential permits.

  • 33 U.S.C. 535d(a)(1)

    the period beginning on December 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2024,

    Removes the time restriction for eligible applicants.

  • 33 U.S.C. 535d(a)(1)

    1 or more international bridges in Webb County, Texas. (B) An international bridge in Cameron County, Texas. (C) An international bridge in Maverick County, Texas. → (A) An international bridge between the United States and Mexico. (B) An international bridge between the United States and Canada. (C) A port of entry on the international land border between the United States and Mexico. (D) A port of entry on the international land border between the United States and Canada.

    Broadens the definition of eligible applicants to include international bridges and ports of entry between the U.S. and Mexico and Canada.

  • 33 U.S.C. 535d(a)(2)(A)(ii)

    or land port of entry

    Includes 'land port of entry' in the definition of a Presidential permit.

  • 33 U.S.C. 535d(b)

    or land port of entry

    Specifies that the application for a Presidential permit may also be for a land port of entry.

  • 33 U.S.C. 535d(c)(2)

    the basis for a recommendation under paragraph (1) shall be whether the international bridge is in the foreign policy interests of the United States. → sole basis for a recommendation under paragraph (1) shall be whether the international bridge or land port of entry is in the foreign policy interests of the United States.

    Clarifies that the foreign policy interest criteria applies to both international bridges and land ports of entry.

  • 33 U.S.C. 535d(e)

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not require an eligible applicant for a Presidential permit— → In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not require an eligible applicant for a Presidential permit—

    Rephrases the introductory clause for clarity.

  • 33 U.S.C. 535d(e)

    (2) No compilation or consideration of documents.--The Secretary shall not compile or take into consideration any environmental document pursuant to Public Law 91-190 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to a Presidential permit for an application under subsection (b).

    Explicitly states that the Secretary cannot consider any environmental documents for a Presidential permit application.

  • 33 U.S.C. 535d(f)

    or land port of entry

    Includes land ports of entry in the provisions for rules of construction.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 1852?
S 1852 is sponsored by Luján, Ben Ray (Democratic) and Cruz, Ted (Republican).
What is the current status of S 1852?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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