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HM 2002

USMCA; withdrawal; urging Congress

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Khyl Powell

Arizona House memorial urging the President and Congress to withdraw the USMCA and oppose a North American Union-style regional government; transmitted to federal leaders.

Prefiled.
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Bill Summary · HM 2002

Summary of HM 2002 (Arizona House Memorial)

Bill Number: HM 2002
Title: USMCA; withdrawal; urging Congress
Status: Prefiled
Introduced: November 17, 2025
Legislative Class: Memorial
Jurisdiction: Arizona House of Representatives, Fifty-seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session (2026)

Purpose and Intent

  • HM 2002 is a memorial in the Arizona House urging action at the federal level regarding the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).
  • The core aim is to urge the President and Congress to withdraw from the USMCA and to oppose efforts to create any EU-style regional government in North America (often framed in the memorial as a North American Union or similar supranational construct).

Key Provisions

  • Operative Clause 1: The memorial requests that the President of the United States and the Congress withdraw the United States from the USMCA and actively prevent any moves toward establishing a regional government in North America akin to the European Union.
  • Operative Clause 2: The Secretary of State for the State of Arizona is tasked with transmitting copies of the memorial to:
    • The President of the United States
    • The President of the United States Senate
    • The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
    • Each Member of Congress from the State of Arizona

Note: As a memorial, HM 2002 expresses the sentiments and requests of the Arizona Legislature rather than establishing binding law or creating new policy authority.

Background and Rationale (as reflected in the memorial)

  • The bill is premised on concerns about preserving American constitutional independence and the separation of powers, particularly regarding commerce authority delegated to international or supranational entities.
  • The memorial draws a historical arc from the post-World War II development of regional governance (e.g., EU origins) to contemporary trade agreements (NAFTA → USMCA) and asserts that such agreements may contribute to a broader, supranational North American governance framework.
  • It argues that participation in free trade agreements cedes congressional authority over commerce to trilateral mechanisms (e.g., the Free Trade Commission under USMCA) and could undermine national sovereignty.
  • The memorial expresses broader skepticism about regional integration efforts (referred to as attempts toward a North American Union and, by extension, a step toward global governance).

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary audience: The President and Congress of the United States, and the Arizona state government via the Secretary of State.
  • Direct effect: None of a binding or statutory nature; as a memorial, it serves as a formal expression of the Arizona Legislature’s position and request.
  • Potential influence: Signals state-level opposition to USMCA withdrawal arguments, and may inform or influence state-federal dialogue on trade policy and regional governance concepts.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Status: Prefiled (initial introduction in the 2026 session).
  • Process: As a memorial, it undergoes standard housekeeping in the House and would be transmitted to federal leaders and Arizona’s congressional delegation if adopted. It does not amend federal law or create state fiscal obligations.
  • Effective Date: Not applicable in the sense of binding law; memorial takes effect upon adoption by the Arizona House.

Notes

  • The bill emphasizes a controversial interpretation of USMCA as a step toward far-reaching regional government and global governance, contrasting it with constitutional safeguards and sovereignty.
  • Readers should distinguish between the memorial’s exhortations and any legally binding actions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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