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H.J.Res. 153 · 119th CongressInternational Affairs

H.J.Res. 153 has not moved since its introduction on Mar 24, 2026, with cosponsors, all Democrats

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.

Sponsored by Velázquez, Nydia M. D-NY · 12 cosponsors: 12 Democrats, 0 Republicans
IntroducedMar 24, 2026
Reported—
Passed one chamber—
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What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 69 words.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack, the threat of an imminent armed attack, or the lawful execution of counternarcotics operations.

Context
Committees
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Policy area
International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
Sponsor
4 of 288 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
1: introduced in house · 359 words
Subjects
Caribbean areaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsCubaPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents +1 more
Latest action
Mar 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 2

Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 2 in all.

Identical or companion · 1
  • 119th S.J.Res. 124 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not D · Introduced
Related, per CRS or House · 1
  • 119th S.J.Res. 193 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not D · Introduced

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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]