No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act
United States119th CongressHR-7059House of Representatives
Updated: Jan 14, 2026
Summary
This bill, titled the "No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act," seeks to restrict the use of federal funds for military force in or against Mexico. It prohibits the obligation or expenditure of any appropriated funds for such actions from the bill's enactment until December 31, 2026 . This prohibition is lifted only if Congress declares war on Mexico or provides specific statutory authorization for military force after the bill's passage, adhering to the requirements of the War Powers Resolution. An exception permits military actions consistent with Section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution, which generally covers situations involving the protection of U.S. citizens or forces from imminent threat.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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