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H.Con.Res. 106 directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Cuba

Original title: 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.

May 22, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.May 22, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution asserts congressional war powers to limit executive military action, potentially ending any ongoing or future undeclared combat operations involving U.S. forces in Cuba.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

United States Armed Forces

The military would be required to cease and withdraw from any unauthorized combat operations within or against Cuba.

Republic of Cuba

The nation is the specified geographic focus for the restriction of U.S. military hostilities.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, Congress has the authority to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces engaged in hostilities without congressional authorization. context

Summary

This resolution requires the President to remove United States Armed Forces from any within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been explicitly authorized by Congress. The measure mandates this withdrawal occur unless Congress has passed a specific declaration of war or a for the use of military force.

Why It Matters

This resolution asserts congressional war powers to limit executive military action, potentially ending any ongoing or future undeclared combat operations involving U.S. forces in Cuba.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution actually do?

It is a formal directive from Congress to the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any combat operations in Cuba that have not been approved by Congress.

Does this mean the U.S. is currently at war with Cuba?

The document does not state whether current exist; it establishes a legal requirement for the removal of forces from any such hostilities that may be occurring without congressional authorization.

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Connected Entities

organizationCongress“The legislative body passing the resolution.”Map →

personlocal law enforcement officers“subject of the resolution”Map →

otherJewish American community“The group being honored by the resolution.”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“the legislative body considering the resolution”Map →

personRutherford“co-sponsored the resolution”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“The committee currently reviewing the resolution.”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“committee reviewing the resolution”Map →

locationRepublic of Cuba“The nation where the resolution seeks to restrict military hostilities.”Map →

other118th Congress“the legislative body”Map →

organizationUnited States Government Publishing Office“publisher of the document”Map →

organizationSenate“expected to pass the resolution”Map →

personEzell“introduced the resolution”Map →

organizationUnited States Armed Forces“The military branch subject to the proposed removal directive.”Map →

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