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.

H.J.Res. 153 is a binding joint resolution introduced by Representative Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) that addresses the legal authority for U.S. military operations involving Cuba. The resolution would direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress. This reflects constitutional requirements that Congress, rather than the President alone, must authorize military actions.

If enacted, this resolution would require the executive branch to cease any unauthorized military operations or hostilities involving Cuba and would establish a legal framework requiring congressional approval before such operations could continue. The resolution is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced on March 24, 2026, and referred to committee. As a binding joint resolution, it would have the force of law if passed by both chambers and signed by the President, unlike non-binding resolutions which are merely expressions of congressional sentiment.