DemocratBill · H.Res. 168· House(119-HRES-168)

Reaffirming the United States commitment to respecting the sovereignty of Mexico and condemning calls for military action in Mexico without Mexico's consent and congressional authorization.

Rep. Castro
Age: 52 years
Texas
Introduced
2/27/2025
Last activity
2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Joaquin Castro
Cosponsors
Democrat - 43Republican - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution reaffirms the United States commitment to respecting the sovereignty of Mexico. It condemns any military action in Mexico that happens without Mexico's consent and without authorization from Congress. The text points out that the U.S. and Mexico have a long history of cooperating on trade, security, and migration. It warns that unilateral military action could cause severe violence, forced migration, and higher costs for U.S. workers and consumers. Furthermore, the resolution states that labeling criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations does not automatically give the President the power to use military force. Finally, it emphasizes that drug trafficking issues should not be used as a basis for military force without congressional approval.

Yes· 3 of 13

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5

    The resolution emphasizes respecting Mexico's sovereignty and maintaining strong bilateral relations through peaceful procedures.

  • Does this make trade with other countries easier?+2

    The resolution supports maintaining strong bilateral relations and trade stability with Mexico.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+2

    The resolution upholds the constitutional separation of powers and the War Powers Resolution.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-3

    The resolution seeks to limit the President's ability to engage in unilateral military action without congressional authorization.