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.

United States119th CongressHRES-168House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 27, 2025

Summary

This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to respecting the sovereignty of Mexico , aligning with principles outlined in the United Nations Charter and the Organization of American States Charter. It explicitly rejects and condemns the use of military force by the United States against entities in Mexico without the Mexican government's consent and an explicit authorization for the use of military force enacted by Congress. The resolution recognizes that any such unauthorized aggression on Mexico's sovereign territory could be considered an act of war and a violation of international law. Furthermore, the resolution underscores that presidential actions to engage in hostilities without congressional authorization, except for repelling a sudden attack, would infringe upon the constitutional separation of powers and the War Powers Resolution. It clarifies that designating an entity as a foreign terrorist organization does not inherently grant the President authority for military actions, and that issues like fentanyl trafficking do not constitute an invasion justifying military force without congressional approval. The resolution concludes by calling for continued United States engagement and strong bilateral relations with Mexico to effectively combat rising crime, violence, and drug trafficking.

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  1. Submitted in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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