Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act

# Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prepare a report for Congress documenting what assistance programs are available—or could be made available—to help Texas farmers and agricultural producers who have experienced economic losses due to Mexico not delivering water as promised under a 1944 international treaty. The report would inventory existing USDA authorities and programs that could address these water-related losses. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects agricultural producers in Texas who rely on water from the Colorado River, Tijuana River, and Rio Grande for farming and ranching operations.

It also involves the USDA, which would be tasked with preparing the report, and Congress, which would receive and potentially act on the findings. **Current Status:** HR 387 is currently in committee (as of the 119th Congress) and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Monica De La Cruz (R-TX). Since it's still in the committee stage, it has not become law.