Bill · 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.
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Joaquin Castro
- Cosponsors
- - 43 - 0
- Introduced
- 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.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection from Unintended War: The House of Representatives rejects and condemns the use of military force by the U.S. against entities in Mexico if it is done without Mexico's consent and without explicit authorization from Congress. This is positive because it keeps our elected officials accountable and helps prevent unauthorized military conflicts (Resolved section (2)).
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Safeguarding the Economy: The text notes that Mexico is the largest trading partner of the United States, and unilateral military action could trigger severe consequences that drive up expenses for workers and consumers. Opposing such actions helps protect everyday people from rising costs and financial burdens (Whereas clause 6).
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Protecting Service Members: Unilateral military action risks trapping the military in an intractable conflict and endangering the lives of U.S. service members and civilians. Preventing this protects the safety and lives of our people (Whereas clause 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific provisions or sections identified that create negative consequences, burdens, or direct harms 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 Alliances+5Improves International Trade+2Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1Improves Pathway To Citizenship+1Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Inflation+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+2Increases Federal Power-3
- 3/5/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/8/2026
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 1/6/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/6/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/27/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 23 Cosponsors added.
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Greg CasarDemocrat · Texas
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Maxine DexterDemocrat · Oregon
Raúl GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Jimmy GomezDemocrat · California
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Gregory MeeksDemocrat · New York
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Joseph MorelleDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDemocrat · New York
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Norma TorresDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Lori TrahanDemocrat · Massachusetts
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Juan VargasDemocrat · California