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Bill114th CongressFiled May 19, 2015International Affairs
S. 1389

Cuba DATA Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 19, 2015)

Cuba Digital and Telecommunications Advancement Act of 2015 or the Cuba DATA Act

This bill authorizes the President to permit any person subject to U.S. jurisdiction to:

  • export consumer communication devices and other telecommunications equipment to Cuba;
  • provide telecommunications services involving Cuba or persons in Cuba;
  • establish facilities to provide telecommunications services connecting Cuba with another country, or to provide telecommunications services in Cuba;
  • conduct any transaction incident to carrying out such activities; and
  • enter into, perform, and make and receive payments under a contract with any individual or entity in Cuba regarding the provision of telecommunications services involving Cuba or persons in Cuba.

Repeals or amends specified requirements and prohibitions of: (1) the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992, and (2) the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996.

What just happenedMay 19, 2015

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
7 cosponsors5 D2 R
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  1. May 19, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. May 19, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

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