Sens Cruz, Lujan introduce invoice to streamline permits for worldwide bridges, ports of entry

[ad_1] Sen. Ted Cruz , R-Texas, has put forth laws amending the Worldwide Bridge Act of 1972 that may expedite the presidential allowing course of for all worldwide bridges and land ports of entry.

The bipartisan invoice from Cruz and Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., will broaden on laws beforehand written by Cruz and handed into regulation that streamlined permits for worldwide bridges in Eagle Cross, Laredo and Brownsville.

The brand new invoice will streamline all permits for worldwide bridges and ports of entry for Mexico and Canada.

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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has put forth laws amending the Worldwide Bridge Act of 1972 that may expedite the presidential allowing course of for all worldwide bridges and land ports of entry. (AP Photograph/Jose Luis Magana, File)

In a information launch, Cruz mentioned how this new invoice has been a prime precedence for him.

"This invoice builds on and expands our success in securing presidential permits for 4 main worldwide bridge initiatives in South Texas by streamlining the approval course of for all future worldwide bridges alongside the Texas–Mexico border, " Cruz mentioned in a information launch.

Cruz strongly urged his colleagues "to cross this invoice so it may be despatched to the President for signature."

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Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., has co-authored a invoice to expedite the presidential allow course of for worldwide bridges and ports of entry on the southern and northern borders. (Andrea Caballero-Reynolds/AFP by way of Getty Photos)

Lujan mentioned in a information launch that he was proud to introduce bipartisan laws that may ship actual investments to New Mexico .

"Ports of entry and worldwide bridges are important to the financial success of our border communities, supporting commerce, enterprise, and tourism," Lujan mentioned. "But, new border crossings are too typically held up by the presidential allow course of."

Dr. Victor Treviño, Mayor of the Metropolis of Laredo, thanked each senators for placing this bipartisan invoice collectively that strengthens the northern and southern border.

This new invoice will streamline all permits for Worldwide Bridges and Ports of Entry for Mexico and Canada. (Matthew Busch/Bloomberg by way of Getty Photos)

"This invoice marks a important step towards modernizing the event and enlargement of cross-border infrastructure by bringing much-needed effectivity and predictability to the presidential allowing course of—a vital reform for communities like Laredo, which continues to be on the entrance strains of worldwide commerce because the #1 Port of Entry in the US," Trevino mentioned in a information launch.

Trevino additionally urged Congress to cross this invoice in order that President Donald Trump can signal it.

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The invoice additionally features a bar on future administrations from contemplating environmental paperwork, together with paperwork created as a part of the Nationwide Environmental Coverage Act.