Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill prohibits the federal government from spending any money on military operations in or against Mexico without explicit congressional approval through either a formal declaration of war or a new statute specifically authorizing such force. The prohibition runs from the bill's enactment through December 31, 2026, and affects all federal funds that could potentially be used for military purposes. The bill includes a narrow exception for military actions that comply with the War Powers Resolution, which allows limited military operations without prior congressional approval under specific emergency circumstances. The legislation was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees for consideration. Essentially, this bill is designed to prevent the executive branch from unilaterally initiating military action against Mexico without Congress first voting to authorize it.
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