Raising concern about the constitutional reforms in Mexico.

Summary

States findings about recent Mexican constitutional and judicial reforms, documents trade and investment ties with Mexico, and expresses concern that those reforms could weaken Mexican democracy, judicial independence, transparency, and bilateral cooperation. It warns those changes may conflict with the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), harm economic integration, and undermine joint efforts against organized crime while reaffirming a commitment to a respectful U.S.–Mexico relationship.

Key Points

• Records findings on strong U.S.–Mexico trade and investment ties and notes a USMCA review scheduled for 2026.
• Identifies recent Mexican constitutional and implementing laws that the House views as threatening judicial independence and separation of powers.
• Notes a judicial strike and concerns from organizations about the substance and process of judicial reforms in Mexico.
• Expresses that the reforms could reduce transparency, weaken electoral and security institutions, and impair the rule of law in Mexico.
• Warns the reforms may conflict with USMCA commitments and could weaken North American economic integration and investor protections.
• Asserts that these legal changes could undermine bilateral cooperation on rule of law and efforts to counter organized crime, including fentanyl trafficking.
• Affirms the House’s commitment to a respectful U.S.–Mexico relationship while formally expressing concern about Mexico's legal changes.
• The resolution is declaratory and does not itself enact sanctions, funding changes, or new U.S. legal authorities.

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