Impose tariffs on Mexico if it refuses to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty, and use the tariff revenue to help South Texas farmers affected by missed water deliveries.

introduced the Water Assurance and Treaty Enforcement for Rio Grande Farmers Act (WATER for Farmers Act). The legislation will impose tariffs on Mexico if they refuse to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty. The funds collected from the tariffs will be allocated to the South Texas farmers impacted by missed water deliveries.

De La Cruz introduced legislation to impose tariffs on Mexico for failing to meet 1944 Water Treaty obligations and direct the tariff revenue to affected South Texas farmers.

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