Raising concern about the proposed constitutional reforms in Mexico.

This symbolic resolution (HRES 1435) expresses U.S. House concern about proposed constitutional reforms in Mexico, particularly those affecting the judiciary. It highlights that Mexico’s reforms would require federal judges (including Supreme Court justices) to be directly elected, eliminate independent judicial oversight, and reduce qualification standards. The resolution states these changes could undermine Mexico’s democratic institutions, separation of powers, and judicial independence - potentially harming U.S.-Mexico trade (over $750 billion in 2023) and security cooperation on issues like fentanyl trafficking. The House calls the reforms a risk to shared commitments under the USMCA and urges Mexico to preserve its rule of law framework.