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HJRES153119th Congress

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 By: Representative Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

Introduced

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.

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  • 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.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Remove U.S. forces from Cuba

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 imminent attack, and lawful counternarcotics operations. The removal requirement would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 3/26/2026

  • Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 3/26/2026

  • Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 3/26/2026

  • Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 3/26/2026

  • Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 3/26/2026

  • Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/14/2026

  • Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 4/14/2026

  • Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2026

  • Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2026

  • Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 4/30/2026

  • Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 5/21/2026

Roll Call Votes

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