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Referenced Laws
33 U.S.C. 535d
Public Law 91–190
42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.
Section 1
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act of 2025 or the IBEM Act of 2025.
Section 2
2. Permitting for international bridges and land ports of entry Section 6 of the International Bridge Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 535d) is amended— in subsection (a)— in paragraph (1)— in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking during the period beginning on December 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2024,; and by striking subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), and inserting the following: An international bridge between the United States and Mexico. An international bridge between the United States and Canada. A port of entry on the international land border between the United States and Mexico. A port of entry on the international land border between the United States and Canada. in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), by inserting or land port of entry after international bridge; in subsection (b), by inserting or land port of entry after international bridge; in subsection (c)(2)— by inserting sole before basis; and by inserting or land port of entry after international bridge; in subsection (e)— by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately; in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking Notwithstanding and inserting the following: Notwithstanding by adding at the end the following: The Secretary shall not compile or take into consideration any environmental document pursuant to Public Law 91–190 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to a Presidential permit for an application under subsection (b). in subsection (f), by inserting or land port of entry after international bridge each place it appears. (A)An international bridge between the United States and Mexico.(B)An international bridge between the United States and Canada.(C)A port of entry on the international land border between the United States and Mexico.(D)A port of entry on the international land border between the United States and Canada.; and (1)In generalNotwithstanding; and (2)No compilation or consideration of documentsThe Secretary shall not compile or take into consideration any environmental document pursuant to Public Law 91–190 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to a Presidential permit for an application under subsection (b).; and