H.J.Res.153

Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Cuba unless authorized by Congress.

Federal HJR153 directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization. The bill notes that Congress has not declared war on Cuba or authorized military force against it. It also states that the use of force by U.S. Armed Forces in Cuba constitutes the introduction of U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities. The bill allows for exceptions for self-defense, imminent armed attacks, and lawful counternarcotics operations.