S.J.Res. 193 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, May 20, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires congressional approval for armed action in Cuba
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from any military hostilities involving Cuba unless Congress has formally declared war or authorized military force for that purpose. The resolution includes exceptions for U.S. self-defense against an armed attack, defense against imminent threats, and counternarcotics operations.
How it affects you
This doesn't have a direct effect on most Americans' daily lives. It's about the process for how the government makes decisions regarding military action, requiring Congress to explicitly approve any sustained military involvement in Cuba rather than allowing military operations to happen without that authorization.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, May 20, 2026)
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.
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 SessionS.J.Res. 193
JOINT RESOLUTION
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.
Sponsor: Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) · Introduced May 20, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 20, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.”