Raising concern about the constitutional reforms in Mexico.

This resolution (HRES 454) expresses U.S. congressional concern about constitutional reforms enacted in Mexico, particularly those affecting judicial independence and oversight. It specifically highlights that Mexico’s reforms, now law, include making federal judges directly elected (replacing appointment), ending independent judicial oversight, reducing qualification standards, eliminating autonomous institutions overseeing energy/telecom, banning genetically modified corn, and weakening election oversight. The resolution states these changes risk undermining Mexico’s democratic institutions, separation of powers, and U.S.-Mexico trade and security cooperation under USMCA. As a non-binding resolution, it does not alter U.S. policy but formally voices concern about the impact on bilateral relations.