United States-Cuba Relations Normalization Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 28, 2021)
United States-Cuba Relations Normalization Act
This bill repeals the trade embargo on Cuba and other provisions restricting trade and travel to Cuba.
The bill also (1) removes restrictions on certain transactions related to trademarks used in connection with a confiscated business or asset, (2) extends nondiscriminatory trade treatment to Cuban products, and (3) prohibits and rescinds limits on remittances to Cuba.
The President may, in relation to Cuba, impose new export controls and exercise powers related to declared national emergencies.
The bill authorizes common carriers to provide telecommunications services between the United States and Cuba. Travel by U.S. citizens and residents to Cuba may not be regulated or prohibited if such travel would be lawful in the United States.
The President shall take all necessary steps to engage with Cuba to (1) negotiate settlements relating to claims that Cuba had taken the property of U.S. nationals, and (2) secure the protection of internationally recognized human rights.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 28, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee - Jul 9, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee - May 31, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - May 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Financial Services Committee - May 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Agriculture Committee - May 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - May 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ways and Means Committee - May 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 28, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House