H.J. Res. 153
119th Congress
House
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.
International Affairs
Caribbean areaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relations
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CubaPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers
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Became law
Mar 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Plain-English summary
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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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 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.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-153/
"H.J. Res. 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.." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-153/.
H.J. Res. 153, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-153/.
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