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H.Res. 1662 · HOUSE2d
Condemning the tragic act of violence at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders, and expressing condolences and support to their families and communities.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
S. 5718 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to restroom access for certain drivers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5717 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman's Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 11009 · HOUSE2d
To stop the criminalization of miscarriages, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 11032 · HOUSE2d
To establish a grant program carried out by the Department of Homeland Security to fund university-based cybersecurity clinics at junior or community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), and other minority-serving institutions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be…
H.R. 11010 · HOUSE2d
To prevent low-income seniors from losing benefits due to defaulted student loan debt by increasing the amount of benefits exempted from garnishment.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 11025 · HOUSE2d
Stand By NICU Babies and Families Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House…
H.R. 11017 · HOUSE2d
Veterans Claims Timeliness, Accountability, and Care Act
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 11019 · HOUSE2d
To limit the use of Federal funds to carry out the proposed rule titled "Confidential Government Information Nondisclosure Agreement" relating to nondisclosure agreements for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1663 · HOUSE2d
Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently…
H.Res. 1661 · HOUSE2d
Expressing support for the designation of November 2026 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1659 · HOUSE2d
Honoring the life and legacy of Kylie Kupperman and supporting the designation of November 13, 2026, as "Kylie's Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 11011 · HOUSE2d
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to develop a national strategy to address young adult cancers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 11013 · HOUSE2d
Protect U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Integrity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 11027 · HOUSE2d
Enhancing Competition in Contracting Orders Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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119th Congress · S.J.Res. 193 · 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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Pipeline

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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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2025-01-03
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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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00
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null
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2024-11-14
last_f2_date
2024-11-14
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2024

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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 (2)

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] · [D-CA] · S001150 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-20 · original
    Dem-CA current · 14 terms · @SenAdamSchiff · 3 district offices
  • Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] · [D-AZ] · G000574 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-20 · original
    Dem-AZ current · 6 terms · @RepRubenGallego · 2 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Foreign Relations Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-05-20T17:03:12ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (2)

  • 2026-05-20IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • 2026-05-20IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2026-05-22T10:18:39Z
    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 Title2026-05-21T10:56:35Z
    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 · 2026-05-20 · 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

  • SJRES 124 (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: 2026-04-28 — The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • 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: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

none

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CBO cost estimates

none

Latest action

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2026-05-20
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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