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.

Key Points

• This resolution directs the president to pull U.S. troops out of any fighting in or against Cuba that Congress has not officially approved. It uses the War Powers Resolution to reassert Congress's control over military action.
• The resolution was introduced by Rep. Velazquez with Rep. Meeks as a co-sponsor and has been sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review.
• The resolution invokes a specific section of the War Powers Resolution that allows Congress to force a withdrawal of troops from unauthorized hostilities through a concurrent resolution. If passed by both chambers, the president would be legally required to end military operations in Cuba unless Congress votes to authorize them.
• The resolution is a concurrent resolution, meaning it must pass both the House and Senate but does not require the president's signature. However, it faces significant political hurdles as an early-stage proposal currently sitting in committee.