Bill · H.R. 5926· House(119-HR-5926)
Mexican Energy Trade Enforcement Act
- Introduced
- 11/7/2025
- Last activity
- 11/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Jodey Arrington
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Mexican Energy Trade Enforcement Act requires the United States Trade Representative to take action regarding Mexico's favor toward its state-owned petroleum and electrical companies. The representative must either request a dispute resolution panel under the USMCA or demand non-discriminatory access for U.S. energy companies during the first USMCA joint review. The bill focuses on protecting U.S. commerce abroad. Additionally, the Trade Representative must report the actions taken to specific House and Senate committees within 90 days.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+6
Directly aims to remove discriminatory barriers to trade for U.S. energy companies in Mexico.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Directly benefits U.S. energy company owners by seeking non-discriminatory market access in Mexico.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
Protecting U.S. commerce and removing trade barriers in the energy sector promotes economic growth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of U.S. Commerce: Section 2(a) aims to protect United States commerce abroad, which could benefit U.S. businesses.
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Non-Discriminatory Access: Section 2(a)(2) seeks to require Mexico to provide non-discriminatory access for United States energy companies, which may help those companies operate more fairly in Mexico.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not list specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+6Improves International Alliances+2Improves Diplomatic Engagement+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Aaron BeanRepublican · Florida
Henry CuellarDemocrat · Texas
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Carol MillerRepublican · West Virginia
Nathaniel MoranRepublican · Texas
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Beth Van DuyneRepublican · Texas