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Raising concern about the constitutional reforms in Mexico.

USA119th CongressHRES-454| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2025
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses significant concern regarding recent constitutional reforms in Mexico, particularly those impacting the nation's judiciary. Reforms enacted in September 2024 include the popular election of judges and justices, the elimination of independent judicial oversight, and reduced qualification standards, which have prompted widespread strikes and criticism. The House of Representatives believes these changes could negatively affect Mexico's democratic institutions , judicial independence , and the separation of powers , while also undermining its electoral system and independent oversight agencies. The resolution further highlights other enacted reforms, such as the elimination of autonomous institutions overseeing social development, energy, and telecommunications, and a prohibition on genetically modified corn. These broader changes, along with proposed reductions to the National Electoral Institute's authority, are seen as potentially contradicting commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) , jeopardizing critical economic and security interests and weakening North American integration. The House underscores that these reforms could undermine joint efforts to strengthen the rule of law, counter organized crime, and address issues like fentanyl and human trafficking, despite reaffirming commitment to a robust bilateral relationship.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1435
Raising concern about the proposed constitutional reforms in Mexico.
May 29, 2025
Submitted in House
May 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1435
    Raising concern about the proposed constitutional reforms in Mexico.


  • May 29, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • May 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Raising concern about the constitutional reforms in Mexico.

USA119th CongressHRES-454| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2025
This resolution expresses significant concern regarding recent constitutional reforms in Mexico, particularly those impacting the nation's judiciary. Reforms enacted in September 2024 include the popular election of judges and justices, the elimination of independent judicial oversight, and reduced qualification standards, which have prompted widespread strikes and criticism. The House of Representatives believes these changes could negatively affect Mexico's democratic institutions , judicial independence , and the separation of powers , while also undermining its electoral system and independent oversight agencies. The resolution further highlights other enacted reforms, such as the elimination of autonomous institutions overseeing social development, energy, and telecommunications, and a prohibition on genetically modified corn. These broader changes, along with proposed reductions to the National Electoral Institute's authority, are seen as potentially contradicting commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) , jeopardizing critical economic and security interests and weakening North American integration. The House underscores that these reforms could undermine joint efforts to strengthen the rule of law, counter organized crime, and address issues like fentanyl and human trafficking, despite reaffirming commitment to a robust bilateral relationship.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1435
Raising concern about the proposed constitutional reforms in Mexico.
May 29, 2025
Submitted in House
May 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1435
    Raising concern about the proposed constitutional reforms in Mexico.


  • May 29, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • May 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted