To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Cuba, and for other purposes.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to prevent the use of U.S. government funds for military action in or against Cuba. It establishes a restriction on using federal money for military force against Cuba from the bill’s enactment date through December 31, 2026, unless Congress formally declares war or passes specific legislation authorizing such action. The bill references the War Powers Resolution and includes an exception for military actions aligning with that resolution’s section 2(c).
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of federal funds for military force in or against Cuba.
- The prohibition applies from the bill’s enactment date through December 31, 2026.
- Requires a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for military action.
- References the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.)
Who is affected
- The United States Federal Government
- The Republic of Cuba
- U.S. Military
Notable changes
- Limits the President’s authority to use military force against Cuba without Congressional approval.
- Establishes a time-limited restriction on funding military action against Cuba.
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