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H.R. 5363 (101st)

United States-Mexico Border Health and Environment Act

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Introduced

25 July 1990

Last action

8 August 1990 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

Sponsors

Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Washington, Craig A. [D-TX-18], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

3 June 2026

Environment

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Summary

United States-Mexico Border Health and Environment Act - Directs the Secretary of State to establish within the Department of State an organizational unit to address health and environmental problems along the U.S.-Mexican border. Requires the President to appoint a Coordinator of Border Health and the Environment to operate such unit. Establishes an Advisory Committee on Border Health and the Environment. Requests the President to direct the Secretary to enter into negotiations with the Government of Mexico to encourage the appointment of a Coordinator of Border Health and the Environment in Mexico for purposes of developing joint solutions and prevention programs regarding health and environmental problems in the area adjacent to the U.S.-Mexican boundary. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 25 July 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 July 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 July 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 August 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 August 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.

    Source: Committee

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