Amendment expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should not prohibit the importation of Cuban cigars into the United States. \ As amended by the Diaz-Balart amendment (A036), language was added conditioning the above on the government of Cuba freeing all political prisoners, legalizing all political activity, and agreeing to hold free and fair elections.

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Amendment Number
163
Description
Amendment expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should not prohibit the importation of Cuban cigars into the United States. \ As amended by the Diaz-Balart amendment (A036), language was added conditioning the above on the government of Cuba freeing all political prisoners, legalizing all political activity, and agreeing to hold free and fair elections.
Purpose
An amendment expressing the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should not prohibit the importation, sale, or distribution of Cuban cigars in the United States.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 11, 1997
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Miller (CA) amendment (A035) as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 366 - 59 (Roll no. 197).
Latest Action Time
16:29:13
Submitted Date
Jun 10, 1997
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 163 — Informed