CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Nydia Velázquez (D-NY)

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.

H.J.Res. 153 · House resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 12 Democratic cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba. It specifies that such removal is required because Congress has not declared war on Cuba or any organization within it. The resolution notes that military actions, such as blockades or quarantines, constitute hostilities under the War Powers Resolution. Under this resolution, the President must remove these forces unless there is a specific declaration of war or statutory authorization. Finally, the resolution clarifies that it does not prevent the United States from defending itself from attacks or conducting counternarcotics operations.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +1

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The resolution directs the removal of armed forces from hostilities against Cuba.

  • Scored +1

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The resolution seeks to end unauthorized hostilities, which can improve international standing and stability.

  • Scored +1

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    Reducing unauthorized military hostilities may decrease the number of service members placed in harm's way.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The resolution seeks to limit executive military action by asserting Congressional authority over the declaration of war.