No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act
H.R. 7059119th Congress

No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act

Introduced in the HouseRep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20)5 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in House · Jan 14, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act.

(a) In general

Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the Federal Government may be obligated or expended during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2026, for any use of military force in or against Mexico unless Congress has—

(1) declared war on Mexico; or

(2) enacted specific statutory authorization for such use of military force after the date of the enactment of this Act that meets the requirements of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.).

(b) Exception

The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to a use of military force that is consistent with section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541(c)).

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