Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8103

To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Cuba, and for other purposes.

Military Force: Ban on Funding for Actions Against Cuba

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services for review. No further actions or hearings have been scheduled at this time. The bill is not currently moving forward.

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Very unlikely to pass

This bill is led by progressive members and lacks the broad support needed to pass through a divided Congress.

Key Points

This bill would stop the federal government from using any money for military operations in or against Cuba. This ban would stay in place from the day the bill becomes law until the end of 2026.
Under this rule, the military could only use force if Congress officially declares war first. It could also proceed if Congress passes a specific law that gives the military permission to act.
The bill includes a safety exception for national emergencies. The military can still respond if the United States, its territories, or its troops are attacked.
This proposal aims to make sure that any major military action against Cuba is debated and approved by elected officials in Congress rather than being started by the president alone.

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Milestones

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Mar 26, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Mar 26, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Cuba, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHR 8103

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.