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DemocratBill · H.Con.Res. 106· House(119-HCONRES-106)

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.

Rep. Velázquez
Age: 73 years
New York
Introduced
5/22/2026
Last activity
5/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Nydia Velázquez
Cosponsors
Democrat - 13Republican - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

What this bill would do

This resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba. This action is required unless the hostilities are explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. It is submitted pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5

    Reducing unauthorized hostilities may decrease tensions with Cuba and facilitate diplomacy.

  • Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+3

    Directs the removal of forces from unauthorized hostilities, potentially lowering costs.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3

    May be viewed positively by those with familial ties to Cuba given the focus on removing hostilities.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-5

    Restricts the President's unilateral power to conduct military hostilities.