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119-s-1852119th Congress

IBEM Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Introduced

Summary

Broadens and speeds Presidential permitting for cross‑border infrastructure. The bill would add land ports of entry to the kinds of projects eligible for Presidential permits and narrow procedural hurdles by limiting consideration of environmental documents under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

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  • Developers and federal agencies: Would put land ports of entry on equal footing with international bridges for Presidential permits, changing permit scope and cross‑references in law.
  • Border communities and trade: Would aim to accelerate construction and upgrades at crossings, potentially moving projects forward faster and affecting traffic and commerce.
  • Environmental review and advocates: Would bar the Secretary from compiling or considering NEPA environmental documents for the specified permit applications, reducing a formal step in environmental review.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Easier permits for border bridges and ports

This bill would let more cross-border projects seek a Presidential permit. It would remove the old time limit from Dec 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2024. It would add land ports of entry and international bridges with Canada and Mexico to eligible projects. It would make one listed factor the sole legal basis in one subsection. If enacted, the Secretary could not use NEPA environmental documents for applications under subsection (b). Project sponsors could face faster permits. Nearby residents and environmental reviewers could have fewer formal environmental checks.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 5/21/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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