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US SJR124

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tim Kaine

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless Congress has issued a formal declaration of war or specific authorization for military force

  • Defines military actions against Cuba—including blockades or quarantines conducted by the Coast Guard or other Armed Forces—as "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1543(a))

  • Invokes expedited congressional procedures under Section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act (50 U.S.C. 1546a) for privileged consideration of the resolution

  • Preserves U.S. authority to defend against armed attacks, threats of imminent armed attacks, and to conduct lawful counternarcotics operations

  • Introduced March 12, 2026 by Senators Kaine, Schiff, and Gallego; referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

Legislative Description

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.

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations3/12/2026

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