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HJRES 81119th CongressIntroduced

Authorizing the use of military force against certain Mexican cartels.

Introduced: Oct 18, 2025
Standard Summary
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This joint resolution authorizes the use of military force against nine specified Mexican drug cartels, citing national security threats and border integrity violations.

Key Points

  • 1Authorizes President to use military force against nine designated cartels
  • 2Includes cartels: Sinaloa, Jalisco New Generation, MS-13, Tren de Aragua, and others
  • 3Cites drug trafficking, human trafficking, and terrorism as justification
  • 4Declares specific statutory authorization under War Powers Resolution
  • 5Claims Mexican government inability to dismantle these organizations
  • 6Applies to affiliated forces and successor organizations

Impact Areas

U.S. military operationsMexico-U.S. relationsDepartment of DefenseHomeland security policyMexican drug cartels
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