H.R. 7059 — Introduced in House

I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7059 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 14, 2026Mr. Castro of Texas (for himself, Ms. Jacobs, and Mr. Stanton) introduced the following bill; which was 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 A BILL To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Mexico, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act. 2. Prohibition on use of force in or against Mexico (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)).