HRES1056Referred to Committee

Calling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the development of a "New Good Neighbor" policy in order to foster improved relations and deeper, more effective cooperation between the United States and its Latin American and Caribbean neighbors.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-10
Introduced
18
Cosponsors
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Nydia M. Velázquez
Nydia M. Velázquez
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 97.1% (619 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-10

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution calls for the United States to formally reject the Monroe Doctrine, a 200-year-old policy that asserted American dominance over Latin America and the Caribbean, and replace it with a new approach focused on treating these countries as equal partners. The proposal aims to improve relationships and increase cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean nations through more respectful and mutually beneficial dealings. The measure has been sent to congressional committees for review but has not yet been voted on.

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