A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act," seeks to restrict how the federal government uses its money regarding military actions. It prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds for military force in or against Mexico through December 31, 2026. The only way to use these funds for such purposes would be if Congress declares war or passes a specific statutory authorization that meets War Powers Resolution requirements. There is an exception for military force consistent with section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
By restricting military force in or against Mexico, the bill reduces the potential for military conflict that could impact people of Mexican descent.
- Scored +3
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The bill prioritizes congressional deliberation and statutory authorization over unilateral military action, favoring diplomatic or legislative processes.
- Scored +2
Would immigrants be better off under this?
Limiting military force in or against Mexico may reduce tensions and potential violence at the border.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill limits the executive branch's ability to unilaterally deploy military force, shifting more power to Congress.
- Scored -2
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill restricts the use of military force that might otherwise be used for border enforcement or security operations against Mexico.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Congressional Oversight: By requiring a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization, the bill ensures that Congress must approve the use of military force in or against Mexico, rather than allowing it through other means (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly identified in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — By restricting military force in or against Mexico, the bill reduces the potential for military conflict that could impact people of Mexican descent. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Limiting military force in or against Mexico may reduce tensions and potential violence at the border.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill prioritizes congressional deliberation and statutory authorization over unilateral military action, favoring diplomatic or legislative processes. Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill prohibits the expenditure of funds for military force in or against Mexico absent specific congressional authorization.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill restricts the use of military force that might otherwise be used for border enforcement or security operations against Mexico.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates higher levels of congressional oversight and specific statutory authorization for military actions in Mexico. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill limits the executive branch's ability to unilaterally deploy military force, shifting more power to Congress.
- 1/14/2026
- 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona