This House resolution expresses congressional concern about Mexico's constitutional reforms enacted under President Claudia Sheinbaum, particularly changes to the judicial system that would replace judicial appointments with direct popular elections and eliminate independent oversight of the courts. The resolution notes that Mexican judges and international observers, including the United Nations and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, have opposed these reforms, and the resolution argues they could undermine Mexico's democratic institutions, judicial independence, and the rule of law. Congress is also worried that the broader reforms—which have eliminated autonomous agencies overseeing energy, telecommunications, and elections—may violate Mexico's obligations under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement and harm bilateral cooperation on critical issues like countering fentanyl trafficking and organized crime. The resolution does not include funding or mandate specific actions; rather, it formally registers House concern about these policy changes ahead of the scheduled 2026 review of the trade agreement. The sponsors emphasize that the U.S. and Mexico remain important trade partners, with nearly 5 million American jobs dependent on Mexico trade, while calling attention to ongoing opportunities to influence implementing legislation.
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