H.Res.1056

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.

Introduced·2/10/26

Annuls the Monroe Doctrine and calls for a "New Good Neighbor" policy to improve U.S. relations with Latin American and Caribbean countries.

The bill calls for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine, a historical policy that justified U.S. interference in Latin American and Caribbean affairs. It advocates for a "New Good Neighbor" policy to foster improved relations and deeper cooperation with the region. The bill highlights past U.S. interventions and policies that have negatively impacted Latin American and Caribbean countries, including military invasions, support for dictatorships, and economic sanctions.

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Foreign Affairs Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 10

House

Submitted in House

Feb 10

House

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.