U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal has put forward new legislation in the House seeking to restrict military operations in or against Cuba unless Congress gives explicit approval, according to the U.S. Congress.
H.R.8103, filed on March 26, 2026 during the 119th Congress, is detailed below based on the official bill text, with explanations provided for clarity around its main components.
The bill would bar the use of federal funding for military force in or against Cuba from its enactment through December 31, 2026, unless there is a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization consistent with the War Powers Resolution. This measure intends to ensure that any such action has congressional approval and aligns with legal requirements. An exception is included for military activities permitted under certain provisions of the War Powers Resolution.
Rep. Jayapal (Democrat-WA-7th District) introduced the bill; co-sponsors include Rep. Gabe Amo (Democrat-WA-1st District), Rep. Joaquin Castro (Democrat-WA-20th District), Rep. Jesús G. “Chuy” García (Democrat-WA-4th District) and 15 additional lawmakers.
Rep. Jayapal has filed 19 other pieces of legislation in the current congressional session.
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Pramila Jayapal, a U.S. Representative from Washington, was born in Chennai, India, on September 21, 1965. Her credentials include an A.B. from Georgetown University in 1986 and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University in 1990. She previously served in the Washington state Senate (2015 to 2016) and has been elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress and four additional consecutive terms since January 3, 2017.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| H.R.8103 | 03/26/2026 | To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Cuba, and for other purposes. |
| H.R.8085 | 03/25/2026 | Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026 |
| H.R.7541 | 02/12/2026 | U.S. Farmworker Protection Act |
| H.R.7363 | 02/04/2026 | ICE Out of Our Faces Act |
| H.R.6751 | 12/16/2025 | Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act |
| H.R.6646 | 12/11/2025 | Empowering App-Based Workers Act |
| H.R.6397 | 12/03/2025 | Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act |
| H.R.6145 | 11/19/2025 | EXPERTS Act of 2025 |
| H.R.5234 | 09/09/2025 | Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025 |
| H.R.4457 | 07/16/2025 | Housing Is a Human Right Act of 2025 |
| H.R.4456 | 07/16/2025 | Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act |
| H.R.4182 | 06/26/2025 | Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025 |
| H.R.4104 | 06/24/2025 | Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 |
| H.R.3971 | 06/12/2025 | Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act |
| H.R.3543 | 05/21/2025 | College for All Act of 2025 |
| H.R.3290 | 05/08/2025 | National Museum of Pop Culture Act |
| H.R.3069 | 04/29/2025 | Medicare for All Act |
| H.R.2851 | 04/10/2025 | WISE Act |
| H.R.2129 | 03/14/2025 | No Round Up Act |
| H.R.944 | 02/04/2025 | Access to Counsel Act |
Information in this article was obtained from the U.S. Congress. The source data is available here.
