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119-hr-3630119th Congress

IBEM Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would expand Presidential permitting to explicitly include both international bridges and land ports of entry on the U.S.–Mexico and U.S.–Canada borders. It focuses on streamlining Presidential permits for cross‑border bridges and land ports by broadening eligible projects and limiting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document consideration for certain applications.

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  • Border communities and cross‑border travelers: Could face fewer procedural barriers for new or upgraded crossings because the permit rules would apply to both bridges and land ports, which may speed project progress.
  • Local governments, port authorities, and private applicants: Would see a narrower federal environmental review path for certain Presidential permit applications because the Secretary would be barred from compiling or considering NEPA documents under that permit route.
  • Environmental advocates and nearby residents: Would have reduced NEPA‑based review opportunities and less formal federal consideration of environmental documents for those specific permit applications.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Faster permits for bridges and land ports

If enacted, this would let more border projects get Presidential permits, including land ports on the Mexico and Canada borders. It would remove a date limit that ended on December 31, 2024. It would also make one listed factor the only basis for some permit decisions, which could make calls more predictable. Project sponsors and port authorities could apply for both bridges and land ports once this takes effect.

No environmental review for some border permits

If enacted, the Secretary would be barred from compiling or considering any NEPA environmental documents for certain Presidential permit applications. This would apply to applications under subsection (b), which cover some bridge and land port projects. This could speed permit decisions but reduce formal environmental analysis for nearby communities. The change would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 5/29/2025

  • Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 11/21/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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