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No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act
To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Mexico, and for other purposes.
Summary
The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for military force in or against Mexico from the date it is enacted through December 31, 2026. Military action would only be permitted if Congress declares war on Mexico or enacts specific statutory authorization for such use in compliance with the War Powers Resolution. The prohibition does not apply to military force that is consistent with emergency defense provisions of the War Powers Resolution.
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Sponsor (1)
2 cosponsors
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA)
- Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4] (D-AZ)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Joaquin Castro’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- AVANZAR INTERIOR TECHNOLOGIES $6,600
- HARTMAN FOUNDATION $6,600
- GEORGE SALINAS INJURY LAWYERS $4,300
- RX MEDIA $4,300
- CANTU CONSTRUCTION $3,300
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Joaquin Castro → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Jan 14, 2026 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. · house
- Jan 14, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 14, 2026
Mr. 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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act”.
SEC. 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)). <all>
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