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.

Summary

The joint resolution orders the President to pull U.S. armed forces out of any hostilities involving Cuba unless Congress has formally declared war or passed a specific authorization for use of military force. It still permits defensive actions against an armed attack, imminent threats, and lawful counternarcotics operations. The measure is intended to uphold Congress’s constitutional role in deciding when to use military force.

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