# 119-hjres-153: 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.

119-hjres-153, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hjres-153
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Require removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Cuba unless Congress authorizes force.** This joint resolution would treat military actions involving Cuba, including blockades or quarantines, as "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution and push for withdrawal absent a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. - Families of service members: Could reduce the chance that U.S. troops are engaged in combat linked to Cuba, while still allowing responses to an armed attack or an imminent threat and lawful counternarcotics missions. - Military operations: Would classify Coast Guard blockades and other similar actions around Cuba as entering hostilities, which could constrain use of those tools without congressional approval. - Executive branch: Would limit the President's ability to keep forces engaged in hostilities with Cuba unless Congress gives a clear authorization, while preserving defensive and counternarcotics exceptions.

## Cosponsors (12)

- Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35] (D-TX), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] (D-OR), 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4] (D-OR), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Remove U.S. forces from Cuba: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba. The removal would apply unless Congress declares war or passes a specific law authorizing use of force. It would still allow self-defense after an armed attack, defense against an im…

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## Sources
- [119-hjres-153 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/153)

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- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hjres-153 (as of 2026-09-21).