To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.

Sponsored byRep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]NY· Introduced 24 March 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

24 March 2026·4 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 6 May 2026

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack, the threat of an imminent armed attack, or the lawful execution of counternarcotics operations.

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
24 March 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
24 March 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
24 March 2026 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

12 cosponsors

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Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]NY

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Democrat:Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]OR
Democrat:Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]IL
Democrat:Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]CA
Democrat:Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3]OR
Democrat:Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]WA
Democrat:Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]CA
Democrat:Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]NC
Democrat:Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]IL
Democrat:Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]MN
Democrat:Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]MI
Democrat:Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]TX
Democrat:Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]MA

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International Affairs

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Caribbean areaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsCubaPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers

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Foreign Affairs Committee
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- Referred To24 Mar 2026

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