McCaul Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Mexico
WASHINGTON – Starting today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul — chairman of the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group (IPG) — is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to Mexico to meet with Mexican lawmakers and other government officials.
The bipartisan delegation includes IPG Ranking Member Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.), Lou Correa (D-Calif.), Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.), Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas), Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), Michael Cloud (R-Texas), Dan Meuser (R-Penn.), and Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas).
“As the administration rightly renews the United States’ attention on the Western Hemisphere, I’m proud to lead this bipartisan group to Mexico to strengthen our shared security efforts and boost regional stability,” said Chairman McCaul. “Mexico and the United States are connected not only by our southern border, but also by mutual security challenges and shared economic interests. While in Mexico, our delegation will collaborate with crucial partners, including our counterparts in parliament, on ways to strengthen areas of cooperation — from agriculture to counter-narcotic efforts. Additionally, as chairman of the Task Force on Securing the Homeland Amidst Special Events, I look forward to discussing how we can bolster cooperation between our law enforcement entities to help ensure the World Cup is safe and successful.”
“Our relationship with Mexico is one of the most important partnerships the United States has, and it demands constant, serious engagement,” said Ranking Member Cuellar. “That work must be done in a bipartisan way, and I appreciate Chairman McCaul’s leadership in bringing members from both parties together to focus on solutions. From keeping the New World screwworm out of the United States and protecting American agriculture, to strengthening USMCA so it delivers the best possible deal for American workers, to expanding bridge infrastructure that sustains border economies, these are practical challenges that require cooperation. We must also ensure Mexico meets its water treaty obligations to Texas, because water security is our economic security and our national security. I look forward to productive conversations with our Mexican counterparts as we work to strengthen cooperation and deliver results for our communities.”
The Mexico-U.S. IPG has been held regularly since 1961 to bring together legislators from both countries to discuss priority issues and identify ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. While in Mexico, the delegation will address key issues facing our two countries, including counter-narcotic efforts, immigration challenges, water resources for Texas, and security at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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