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 would require the president to pull U.S. military forces out of any fighting or hostile actions against Cuba that Congress hasn't specifically authorized. It reasserts that only Congress has the constitutional power to declare war.
• The resolution makes clear that naval blockades, quarantines, and Coast Guard operations around Cuba all count as military hostilities under the War Powers Resolution, meaning they would also need to stop without congressional approval.
• Even if this resolution becomes law, it wouldn't stop the U.S. from defending itself against an actual attack, responding to an imminent threat, or continuing counter-drug operations. These carve-outs ensure basic national security functions continue.
• The resolution was introduced by Rep. Velazquez and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It invokes expedited legislative procedures that allow Congress to fast-track votes on resolutions requiring troop withdrawal from unauthorized hostilities.

Votes

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