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H.R. 10329 · HOUSE2d
Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 1656 · HOUSE3d
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6731) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to prohibit Members of Congress, the President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependents from owning or trading stocks, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
S. 5703 · SENATE3d
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program for the provision of support services to borrowers using housing loan benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5708 · SENATE3d
A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Victoria, Texas, as the "Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez VA Clinic".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5712 · SENATE3d
A bill to require reporting by the Department of Defense on the use of open-air burn pits, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 5704 · SENATE3d
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of behavioral health issues among public safety officers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5697 · SENATE3d
A bill to ensure that Federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to develop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 5699 · SENATE3d
A bill to provide greater support for grandfamilies and older caregiver relatives.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5705 · SENATE3d
A bill authorizing grants to support long-term resiliency for archival institutions, libraries, and museums in order to provide continuity and access to covered records.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 5707 · SENATE3d
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish that employers may offer employees a choice among tax-favored employer contributions.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5701 · SENATE3d
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 954 · SENATE3d
A resolution recognizing the service and sacrifice of women veterans.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5702 · SENATE3d
A bill to improve maternal health policies in correctional facilities, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5696 · SENATE3d
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve presumptions of toxic exposure, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5698 · SENATE3d
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the integrity of the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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119th Congress · S.J.Res. 124 · Introduced

A joint resolution 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.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack, the threat of an imminent armed attack, or the lawful execution of counternarcotics operations.

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SubjectsCaribbean areaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsCubaPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers

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A joint resolution 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.
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Sponsor

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · [D-VA] · K000384
    Dem-VA current · 3 terms · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Tim Kaine
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Current term (3 total)

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Democrat
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2025-01-03
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2031-01-03
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (12)

  • Education and the American Family (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Emerging Threats and Capabilities (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Employment and Workplace Safety (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Readiness and Management Support (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Seapower (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services (senate) · senate · rank 6 · site
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (senate) · senate · rank 4 · site
  • Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (senate) · senate · rank 5 · site
  • Senate Committee on the Budget (senate) · senate · rank 7 · site
  • State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1

Social media

District offices (6)

  • 121 Russell Rd., Suite 2, Abingdon, VA, 24210 · 276-525-4790 · fax 276-525-4792 · 36.709042,-81.981768
  • 9408 Grant Avenue, Suite 202, Manassas, VA, 20110 · 703-361-3192 · fax 703-361-3198 · 38.7515843,-77.4755912
  • 919 E. Main St., Suite 970, Richmond, VA, 23219 · 804-771-2221 · fax 804-771-8313 · 37.5374358,-77.4362913
  • 611 S. Jefferson St., Suite 5B, Roanoke, VA, 24011 · 540-682-5693 · fax 540-682-5697 · 37.268654,-79.9408098
  • 222 Central Park Ave., Suite 120, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462 · 757-518-1674 · fax 757-518-1679 · 36.842768,-76.13327699999999
  • 816 William Street, Suite B, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401 · 540-369-7667 · 38.3000255,-77.4684352

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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S2VA00142
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2026
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KAINE, TIMOTHY MICHAEL
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY
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Senate
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VA
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00
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2030
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null
first_file_date
2011-04-05
last_file_date
2024-11-14
last_f2_date
2024-11-14
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2024

cycle
2024
total_receipts
$21,950,099.30
total_disbursements
$21,631,637.66
cash_on_hand_end_period
$2,799,510.00
debts_owed_by_committee
$0.00
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2019-01-01
coverage_end_date
2024-12-31

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (13)

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] · [D-CA] · S001150 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-12 · original
    Dem-CA current · 14 terms · @SenAdamSchiff · 3 district offices
  • Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] · [D-AZ] · G000574 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-12 · original
    Dem-AZ current · 6 terms · @RepRubenGallego · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · [D-NY] · S000148 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27
    Dem-NY current · 14 terms · @SenSchumer · 8 district offices
  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · [D-MD] · V000128 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27
    Dem-MD current · 9 terms · @ChrisVanHollen · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] · [D-IL] · D000622 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27
    Dem-IL current · 4 terms · @SenDuckworth · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27
    Dem-OR current · 3 terms · @SenJeffMerkley · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] · [D-MD] · A000382 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27
    Dem-MD current · 1 term · 1 district office
  • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] · [D-CO] · H000273 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27
    Dem-CO current · 1 term · @SenatorHick · 7 district offices
  • Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] · [I-VT] · S000033 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27
    Ind-VT current · 12 terms · @SenSanders · 1 district office
  • Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] · [D-MN] · K000367 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27
    Dem-MN current · 4 terms · @SenAmyKlobuchar · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] · [D-VT] · W000800 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27
    Dem-VT current · 9 terms · @PeterWelch · 1 district office
  • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · [D-OR] · W000779 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27
    Dem-OR current · 14 terms · @RonWyden · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · [D-CA] · P000145 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-28
    Dem-CA current · 3 terms · @SenAlexPadilla · 5 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Foreign Relations Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-03-12T18:49:29ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (5)

  • 2026-04-28Floorvia Senate
    The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.
  • 2026-04-28Floorvia Senate
    Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546a raised against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 108.
    VoteSenate roll 108 — source
  • 2026-04-28Dischargevia Senate
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a, Department of State Authorization Act). (consideration: CR S2070-2071)
  • 2026-03-12IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • 2026-03-12IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2026-03-14T03:48:25Z
    A joint resolution 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.
  • Display Title2026-03-13T10:56:20Z
    A joint resolution 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.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

International Affairs

Summaries

00 · 2026-03-12 · Introduced in Senate

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack, the threat of an imminent armed attack, or the lawful execution of counternarcotics operations.

Related bills

  • HJRES 153 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-03-24 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS)
  • SJRES 193 (119) A joint resolution 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.
    Latest: 2026-05-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

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Laws

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Committee reports

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CBO cost estimates

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The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.
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