Overview
- The measure, led by Reps. Joaquín Castro, Sara Jacobs and Greg Stanton, is titled the No to an Unauthorized War in Mexico Act.
- It would prohibit the use of federal funds for any military operation in Mexico without explicit congressional authorization.
- Backers cite recent U.S. strikes near Mexican shores and President Trump’s comments about starting ground attacks on cartels as the impetus.
- The lawmakers warn that unauthorized force could destabilize the region, fuel mass migration, trigger human rights abuses, and fail to address the fentanyl crisis.
- With Republicans controlling Congress, the sponsors acknowledge long odds for passage and are using the bill to register opposition; the full text is posted on Rep. Castro’s website.