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This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' commitment to respecting Mexico's sovereignty and explicitly rejects any unilateral U.S. military action in Mexico without both Mexican government consent and congressional authorization. The resolution affirms that such military action would violate international law and the U.S. Constitution's separation of powers, and emphasizes that designating criminal organizations as terrorists does not give the President authority to conduct military operations. The measure applies to the executive branch and Congress, underscoring that activities like fentanyl trafficking do not constitute an armed attack justifying military force without congressional approval. There is no funding or timeline associated with this resolution, as it is a non-binding statement of congressional sentiment calling for continued diplomatic cooperation with Mexico on security and crime issues rather than military intervention.

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