H.Con.Res. 106 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, May 22, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires congressional approval for Cuba military action
This resolution directs the President to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of any hostilities in or against Cuba unless Congress has formally declared war or authorized military force there. It's essentially saying the President can't engage in military action against Cuba without getting Congress's approval first.
How it affects you
This doesn't create an immediate change for most people, since it sets a rule about how military decisions get made. It would matter most to military personnel and their families if it affects where and how the armed forces operate, and to Americans who care about the process of deciding when the U.S. enters conflicts.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 22, 2026)
This concurrent 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Con.Res. 106
CONCURRENT 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) · Introduced May 22, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 22, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.”