119-HCONRES-106 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary — 119-HCONRES-106

Headline Summary: A House measure to require removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in or against Cuba unless Congress gives specific approval.

What It Does: The concurrent resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to pull back U.S. Armed Forces from any hostilities involving Cuba, unless Congress passes a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. It does not itself authorize any military action; rather, it limits it unless Congress says otherwise.

Who’s For It:

• The sponsors — Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D‑NY) and Rep. Gregory Meeks (D‑NY) — and like‑minded lawmakers who argue Congress must approve any U.S. involvement in hostilities related to Cuba.
• Members who emphasize constitutional checks and balances and want clearer guardrails on the use of force.

Who’s Against It:

• Lawmakers who favor broad executive flexibility for fast‑moving national‑security situations and worry this could constrain the Commander‑in‑Chief.
• Hawkish members who argue it might signal weakness or hamper deterrence toward the Cuban government or other adversaries.
• Members who question whether a concurrent (rather than joint) resolution should be used for directing troop withdrawals.

What’s Next: The resolution was introduced on May 22, 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. For it to take effect, both the House and the Senate would need to pass the concurrent resolution. If committees or chamber leaders do not advance it, it will not move forward.