A joint resolution 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.
This bill bars the U.S. military from engaging in combat operations, blockades, or quarantines against Cuba unless Congress explicitly approves a declaration of war or passes a military authorization. It prevents the President from deploying service members into conflict with Cuba on executive authority alone. The measure maintains exceptions that allow U.S. forces to defend against sudden armed attacks and to continue lawful counter-drug interdiction operations.
What this bill touches.
Who it helps · who it burdens.
Who it helps
- U.S. Armed Forces service membersMust be removed from hostilities within or against Cuba absent an explicit congressional declaration of war or force authorization, except for self-defense or lawful counternarcotics operations (Sec. 2(a), Sec. 2(b)).
Who it burdens
- The President and Executive BranchDirects the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization (Sec. 2(a)).
The provisions, in plain language.
Directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba, unless Congress passes a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force.
Clarifies that U.S. forces are still permitted to defend against an armed attack, respond to an imminent threat of an armed attack, or conduct lawful counternarcotics operations.