II 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2290 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 17, 2012 Mr. Cornyn introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To authorize the Commissioner of the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission, to reimburse States and units of local government for expenses incurred by the States and units of local government in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating water projects under the jurisdiction of the International Boundary and Water Commission.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the International Boundary and Water Commission Reimbursement Act.

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Authorized reimbursement for certain water projects

The Commissioner of the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission), may reimburse States and units of local government for expenses incurred by the States and units of local governments in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating water projects that— (1)are under the jurisdiction of the Commission; and (2)are designed, constructed, or rehabilitated before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.