MEXICO, UNITED STATES OF

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5447 [21JN]

Articles and editorials

Children on the Border, E944 [28JN]

To Pay for Wall, Trump Would Cut Proven Border Security Measures, S83 [9JA]

Bills and resolutions

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 497), S2485 [26AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: maintain situational awareness and operational control of high traffic areas along the borders through immigration enforcement and enhanced illicit drug importation technology (see S. 3478), S6223 [18SE]

——— provide emergency funding for port of entry personnel and infrastructure (see H.R. 5619), H3574 [25AP]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (see H. Res. 953), H5361 [20JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5876), H4242 [18MY] (see H.R. 7207), H9757 [30NO]

Foreign policy: recognize importance of bilateral relationship with the U.S. in areas of trade, security, law enforcement, energy, economy, and culture and encourage strengthening of NAFTA (see S. Res. 371), S138 [10JA]

Foreign trade: limit increases in duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and European Union and improve congressional oversight of tariffs imposed to protect national security (see S. 3230), S5066 [18JY]

Immigration: clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6204), H5580 [22JN]

——— create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H7747 [7AU]

——— cut Federal funding of sanctuary cities and use those funds for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border (see H.R. 5663), H3741 [27AP]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9430 [12OC]

——— fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines (see S. 3713), S7319 [5DE]

——— prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to build a wall along southern U.S. border (see H.R. 7332), H10335 [19DE]

——— require asylum seekers to be screened at U.S. embassies or consulates outside the U.S., create bench warrants for immigrants failing to appear for immigration court, and provide alternatives to detention (see S. 3372), S5931 [23AU]

——— require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6553), H7721 [26JY]

——— strengthen border security by authorizing construction of a wall, improving technology, securing ports of entry, hiring more agents, using National Guard support, and penalizing illegal immigration (see H.R. 6415), H6557 [18JY]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Law enforcement: assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (see S. 3719), S7356 [6DE] (see H.R. 7218), H9767 [6DE]

OAS: strengthen participation of elected national legislators in activities and reaffirm U.S. support for human rights and anti-corruption initiatives (see S. 3607), S6816 [11OC]

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park: adjust boundaries and authorize donation of land for additions (see H.R. 6078), H5093 [12JN]

Power resources: improve process to authorize construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for import and export of oil and natural gas and transmission of electricity (see S. 3056), S3760 [12JN]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 38), S3294 [7JN] (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1373 [5MR]

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Land Grant-Merced Claims Commission: establish to review property right claims of certain communities (see H.R. 6365), H6195 [13JY]

Letters

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5482 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program establishment: several civil liberties and immigration law organizations, H7788 [4SE]

Siege at the Alamo: William B. Travis, H8109 [12SE], E226 [27FE]

Messages

Agreement Between the U.S. and Mexico for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Trump, S2548 [8MY], H3795 [8MY]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

Notices

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S101–S104 [9JA], S2257 [18AP], S5611–S5614 [15AU], S6719–S6730 [9OC]

Remarks in House

Congress: legislative priorities, H6099 [11JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: importance of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H3986 [16MY]

——— reauthorize the Border Enforcement Security Task Force program (H.R. 2281), H7787 [4SE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, H613 [22JA], H3881 [9MY], H9579 [27NO], H9753, H9756 [30NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5376, H5377, H5450–H5488, H5504 [21JN], H5510, H5573–H5576 [22JN], H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN], H5970 [28JN], H6489 [18JY], E883 [21JN], E933 [27JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5438–H5447 [21JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

Drugs: address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, H5667 [26JN], H10326, H10327 [19DE]

——— address trafficking of illicit fentanyl and urge Mexico and China to assist in stopping such trafficking, H543, H544 [18JA]

——— tighten border security to prevent illicit drug flow into U.S. from Mexico, H3435 [18AP]

EPA: U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior operations funding, H6447, H6448 [17JY]

Fall River, MA: economic impact of relocation of Philips Lighting Holding B.V., factory to Mexico, H3582 [26AP]

Foreign aid: reduce foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries based on the number of unaccompanied alien children placed in Federal custody due to immigration status, H5372 [21JN]

Foreign policy: promote economic partnership and cooperation with the U.S., particularly in areas of academic exchange, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure integration (H.R. 1567), H9591–H9593 [27NO]

Gonzales, TX: anniversary of Battle of Gonzales, E1406 [12OC]

Immigration: fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs, H9556 [16NO]

——— prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to build a wall along southern U.S. border (H.R. 7332), H10480 [20DE]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10092 [11DE], H10106, H10107 [12DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10326–H10332 [19DE], H10424, H10478–H10482, H10492–H10500, H10501, H10506 [20DE]

——— reform, H76–H78 [9JA], H480 [18JA]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H1107 [13FE], H1134 [14FE], H3101 [11AP], H3308 [13AP], H6108 [11JY], H9807 [10DE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (H.R. 7073), H9739 [29NO]

Independence: anniversary, E1134 [7AU], E1224, E1225 [7SE]

Mesa, AZ: expansion of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, H1106 [13FE]

Nacogdoches, TX: anniversary of Fredonian Rebellion, E1714 [20DE]

NAFTA: impact on U.S. wages and workforce, H9531 [15NO], H9731 [29NO]

——— renegotiation of certain provisions, H5756 [27JN], H7091 [24JY], H9531 [15NO], H9731 [29NO], E924 [26JN]

Olympic Games: anniversary of Mexico City protest, E1414 [16OC]

Poe, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10087–H10092 [11DE]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 111), H3474–H3476 [24AP]

Texas: anniversary of France formally recognizing the Republic of Texas, E1299 [25SE]

——— anniversary of Siege of Bexar, E1651 [12DE]

Texas Independence Day: observance, H1381, H1383 [6MR], E235 [27FE], E611 [9MY]

Treaties and agreements: impact of NAFTA and CAFTA on U.S. wages and workforce, H5195–H5198 [14JN], H5756 [27JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H1381 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Central America: encourage partnerships with Mexico and Central American governments to improve their economies and combat cartels, gangs, and traffickers, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201 [29NO], S7374 [10DE]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (S. Res. 497), S2498 [26AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7330–S7332 [6DE]

Cornyn, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7832–S7834 [19DE]

DEA: address importation of illegal drugs, S4388 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: deployment of National Guard to assist with border security, S2474 [26AP]

Dept. of HHS: conduct full review of oversight, staffing, training, medication, and licensing policies at Office of Refugee Resettlement facilities, ensure humane treatment of detainees, and ensure contact between children and parents, S5987, S5988 [28AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: call for independent investigation into death of Jakelin Caal Maquin while in custody of U.S. Border Patrol, S7971 [20DE]

——— protect information submitted pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (S. 229), S119 [10JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S82 [9JA], S257, S258 [17JA], S338 [19JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2192), S53, S56–S59 [8JA]

Drugs: address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, S7393 [11DE], S7554–S7556 [13DE]

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry, S7374 [10DE]

——— importance of bilateral trade agreements, S2055 [11AP]

General Motors Co.: layoff of employees at Lordstown, OH, plant and relocation of jobs to Mexico, S4376 [25JN]

Immigration: fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines, S7034 [15NO]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S82 [9JA], S262 [17JA], S396 [21JA], S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7417 [11DE], S7458, S7459, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738, S7754, S7771–S7773 [18DE], S7823, S7827, S7829, S7898 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005–S8007, S8012 [21DE], S8021–S8026 [22DE]

——— reform, S7027–S7029 [15NO]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, S7105–S7107 [27NO], S7199–S7201, S7205–S7207 [29NO], S7373–S7375, S7377–S7379 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7823, S7827 [19DE], S8022, S8025 [22DE]

——— treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S., S3964 [18JN]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S5048 [18JY]

Law enforcement: assist State and local jurisdictions with processing unidentified remains and resolving missing persons cases and expand rescue and apprehension capabilities along U.S.-Mexico border (S. 3719), S7374 [10DE]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Mexican Fiesta, S5615 [15AU]

NAFTA: impact of withdrawal on agriculture, S94 [9JA]

——— renegotiation of certain provisions, S2782 [21MY], S6406 [1OC], S6421, S6432 [2OC], S6465, S6490 [3OC], S7975 [20DE]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 111), S3862 [12JN]

Texas Independence Day: observance, S1298 [1MR]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S5399 [26JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S4275 [20JN], S5556–S5558 [1AU], S7844 [19DE]

Reports filed

Border Security for America Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3548) (H. Rept. 115–505), H131 [10JA]

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo Land Claims Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6365) (H. Rept. 115–1052), H9667 [27NO]

Texts of

H. Con Res. 111, recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., H3474 [24AP]

H. Res. 953, consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5438 [21JN]

H.R. 1567, U.S.-Mexico Economic Partnership Act, H9591 [27NO]

H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5450–H5481 [21JN]

S. 3719, Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act, S7358 [6DE]

S. Con. Res. 38, recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., S3296 [7JN]

S. Res. 371, recognize importance of bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Mexico in areas of trade, security, law enforcement, energy, economy, and culture and encourage strengthening of NAFTA, S141 [10JA]

S. Res. 497, Cinco de Mayo, S2496 [26AP]