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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sens Cruz, Lujan introduce bill to expedite permits for international bridges and ports of entry
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has put forth legislation amending the International Bridge Act of 1972 that would expedite the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. The bipartisan bill from Cruz and Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., will expand on legislation previously written by Cruz and passed into law that streamlined permits for international bridges in Eagle Pass, Laredo and Brownsville. The new bill will streamline all permits for international bridges and ports of entry for Mexico and Canada. Ted Cruz Mocks 'Crazy Town' Dems, As Maryland Senator Gets Defensive About Advocacy For Alleged Ms-13 Member In a news release, Cruz discussed how this new bill has been a top priority for him. "This bill builds on and expands our success in securing presidential permits for four major international bridge projects in South Texas by streamlining the approval process for all future international bridges along the Texas–Mexico border," Cruz said in a news release. Read On The Fox News App Cruz strongly urged his colleagues "to pass this bill so it can be sent to the President for signature." Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Border Human, Drug Trafficking With Innovative Technology Lujan said in a news release that he was proud to introduce bipartisan legislation that would deliver real investments to New Mexico. "Ports of entry and international bridges are vital to the economic success of our border communities, supporting trade, business, and tourism," Lujan said. "Yet, new border crossings are too often held up by the presidential permit process." Dr. Victor Treviño, Mayor of the City of Laredo, thanked both senators for putting this bipartisan bill together that strengthens the northern and southern border. "This bill marks a critical step toward modernizing the development and expansion of cross-border infrastructure by bringing much-needed efficiency and predictability to the presidential permitting process—an essential reform for communities like Laredo, which continues to be on the front lines of international commerce as the #1 Port of Entry in the United States," Trevino said in a news release. Trevino also urged Congress to pass this bill so that President Donald Trump can sign it. The bill also includes a bar on future administrations from considering environmental documents, including documents created as part of the National Environmental Policy Act. Fox News Digital has reached out to Cruz's office for article source: Sens Cruz, Lujan introduce bill to expedite permits for international bridges and ports of entry
Fox News
27-05-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Sens Cruz, Lujan introduce bill to expedite permits for international bridges and ports of entry
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has put forth legislation amending the International Bridge Act of 1972 that would expedite the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. The bipartisan bill from Cruz and Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., will expand on legislation previously written by Cruz and passed into law that streamlined permits for international bridges in Eagle Pass, Laredo and Brownsville. The new bill will streamline all permits for international bridges and ports of entry for Mexico and Canada. In a news release, Cruz discussed how this new bill has been a top priority for him. "This bill builds on and expands our success in securing presidential permits for four major international bridge projects in South Texas by streamlining the approval process for all future international bridges along the Texas–Mexico border," Cruz said in a news release. Cruz strongly urged his colleagues "to pass this bill so it can be sent to the President for signature." Lujan said in a news release that he was proud to introduce bipartisan legislation that would deliver real investments to New Mexico. "Ports of entry and international bridges are vital to the economic success of our border communities, supporting trade, business, and tourism," Lujan said. "Yet, new border crossings are too often held up by the presidential permit process." Dr. Victor Treviño, Mayor of the City of Laredo, thanked both senators for putting this bipartisan bill together that strengthens the northern and southern border. "This bill marks a critical step toward modernizing the development and expansion of cross-border infrastructure by bringing much-needed efficiency and predictability to the presidential permitting process—an essential reform for communities like Laredo, which continues to be on the front lines of international commerce as the #1 Port of Entry in the United States," Trevino said in a news release. Trevino also urged Congress to pass this bill so that President Donald Trump can sign it. The bill also includes a bar on future administrations from considering environmental documents, including documents created as part of the National Environmental Policy Act. Fox News Digital has reached out to Cruz's office for comment.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bill to combat screwworm outbreak co-sponsored by New Mexico Senators
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's senators are co-sponsoring a bill in Congress aimed at fighting flesh-eating screwworms. An outbreak that began in Mexico is spreading into Texas and New Mexico, leading the U.S. to halt cattle imports at the southern border. Story continues below Food: Albuquerque shop makes 'Top 50 Donuts' list on Yelp Trending: New Mexico's largest electricity provider is raising its rate in 2025, 2026 Events: What's happening around New Mexico May 16-22: Boots In The Park and more News: Jemez Springs prepares for overhaul of sewage collection system after overflow spill The legislation was introduced by New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Lujan and Texas Senator John Cornyn. It was co-sponsored by Martin Heinrich and Ted Cruz. The screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on livestock, wildlife, and in some cases humans. If the bill passes, it would create a new facility to produce sterile male screwworm flies, that would then be released into infested areas to slow the growth of the screwworm population. The senators say the same method was implemented successfully in the 1960's. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
