Strengthening Regional Security By Leading A Bipartisan Trip to Mexico

After Five Years of Hard Work, My Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act Became Law!

Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration is renewing our nation's emphasis on the Western Hemisphere — a move I strongly support. We must prioritize what is happening in our own backyard to ensure the prosperity and stability of our region of the world. That's why, this weekend, I led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Mexico to meet with Mexican lawmakers and other government officials.

As Chairman of the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group, I facilitated constructive conversations between our congress members and Mexico's lawmakers. The Trump and Sheinbaum administrations have already made significant progress on mutual priorities like security, trade, and immigration, and our delegation worked to build on that success and find ways to strengthen our collaboration.

To kick our trip off, we visited the U.S. Embassy, where we met with our Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, and several U.S. Marines who are serving there. It's always an honor to shake the hands of brave men and women who are serving in our armed forces around the world!

The Chinese Communist Party is actively working to consolidate power in our backyard. The Trump administration is working with our allies — including Mexico — to reverse that dangerous trend and protect the stability of the Western Hemisphere.

While in Mexico City, we met with Mexican Foreign Secretary de la Fuente to discuss the importance of our bilateral relationship, regional security, and countering China's influence.

Delegation met with members of Mexico's Chamber of Deputies
Next, our delegation met with members of Mexico's Chamber of Deputies, including Chamber President Rabadán. With bipartisan representation from the U.S. and members from six of Mexico's political parties in attendance, it's clear that strengthening our bilateral relationship is a nonpartisan issue. I'm grateful for the robust conversation we held on many issues, including several that directly impact Texas. We discussed how Mexico intends to pay back its water debt to our state and how we can work together to counter screwworm and protect our livestock.

Delegation visited the Mexican state of Guanajuato
Lastly, our delegation visited the Mexican state of Guanajuato, where we met with Governor García and San Miguel de Allende's Mayor Trejo. Guanajuato is a beautiful state with a burgeoning tourism and strong community of expatriates. As President Trump prepares to renegotiate our trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, we discussed opportunities to strengthen our countries' mutually beneficial collaboration on trade, tourism, and more.

Mexico and the United States are connected not only by our southern border, but also by shared security challenges and economic interests. I look forward to deepening our collaboration for the benefit of both of our nations and the broader region. Additionally, as Chairman of the Task Force on Securing the Homeland Amidst Special Events, I will continue working with Mexican officials to help ensure the 2026 FIFA World Cup is safe and successful.

After Five Years of Hard Work, My Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act Became Law!
On Tuesday, both chambers of Congress finally passed my Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act, and President Trump signed it into law! This is an enormous victory in the fight against childhood cancer — one that has been years in the making.

Since I founded the Childhood Cancer Caucus in 2009, I've stood shoulder to shoulder with childhood cancer advocates, survivors, and patients who had one request: to give kids their best chance at beating cancer. That's what this bill does, by expanding children's access to cutting-edge treatments.

Heartbreakingly, some of the brave young cancer fighters I've gotten to know are no longer with us — including Mikaela Naylon, a beautiful teenage girl who spent her final months on earth advocating for this bill. I wish I could call her to tell her, "We did it." While she is dearly missed, I know her legacy will live on in this bill and the lives it saves.

Click here to read more about this landmark bill..