H. Res. 336 

In the House of Representatives, U. S., 

December 12, 2017. 

Whereas shared cultural ties, values, and beliefs connect the 

citizens of the United States and Mexico and have long 

been the foundation from which the friendly, bilateral relationship has flourished; 

Whereas the United States and Mexico have benefitted from 

a bilateral, mutually beneficial partnership focused on advancing the economic and security interests of both countries; 

Whereas it is in the national interests of the United States 

and Mexico to continue deepening economic cooperation 

and security cooperation; 

Whereas consecutive United States and Mexican administrations have increased bilateral defense and law enforcement cooperation on counterterrorism and counternarcotics issues, including the illicit trafficking of weapons, money, people, and drugs across the United States 

southern border; 

Whereas cooperation with Mexico during the administration 

of President Pen ̃a Nieto has led to the extradition of 

more than 270 individuals facing criminal charges in the 

United States; 
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Whereas, the January 19, 2017, extradition of drug kingpin 

Joaquin ‘‘El Chapo’’ Guzman to New York was a major 

victory for both countries that would not have been possible without a robust United States-Mexico security 

partnership; 

Whereas the Me ́rida Initiative was established in 2007 and 

enabled a new level of security cooperation between the 

United States and Mexico on a range of issues including 

efforts to combat transnational organized crime and promote justice reform; 

Whereas the United States and Mexico have begun cooperation to address the trafficking and production of heroin 

and fentanyl threatening the lives of citizens in both 

countries; 

Whereas the United States has provided almost $2.8 billion 

in security assistance to Mexico through the Me ́rida Initiative between fiscal year 2008 and fiscal year 2017; 

Whereas the United States and Mexico enjoy close diplomatic 

cooperation and Mexico has consistently voted with the 

United States at the United Nations on challenges related to Syria, North Korea, and Ukraine; 

Whereas the United States and Mexico have closely collaborated at the Organization of American States (OAS) on 

issues related to Venezuela, where Mexico has played a 

leading role; 

Whereas Mexico is an important security and defense partner 

to the United States, and regularly participates in training activities in coordination with United States Northern 

Command (NORTHCOM) and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD); and 
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Whereas the United States and Mexico launched the High 

Level Economic Dialogue on September 20, 2013, to help 

advance United States-Mexico economic and commercial 

priorities to promote mutual economic growth, job creation, educational exchanges and innovation, and global 

competitiveness: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

(1) reaffirms its strong commitment to a United 

States-Mexico partnership based on mutual respect and 

the promotion of shared democratic values and principles; 

(2) supports continued bilateral cooperation through 

the High Level Economic Dialogue on issues related to 

the economic well-being and security of both countries; 

(3) encourages continued security cooperation between the United States and Mexican law enforcement 

agencies and militaries, including on violence reduction 

in Mexico, counterterrorism and the increased trafficking 

of heroin and fentanyl; 

(4) supports continued engagement with Mexico to 

tackle regional issues and work together in international 

fora, including the United Nations and the Organization 

of American States; and 
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(5) supports efforts by the Government of Mexico to 

strengthen the rule of law, reduce corruption, and advance civil and human rights. 

Attest: 

Clerk.