S538-118

Introduced

To prohibit the removal of Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until Cuba satisfies certain conditions, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 27, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires prohibition on removal Notwithstanding any other provision of law, neither the President nor the Secretary of State may remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until the President makes, requires report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Select Committee on Intelligence of, and requires prohibition of financial transactions benefitting the Cuban regime No person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States may engage in a direct financial transaction, including electronic remittances. It relies on compliance mandates, trade restrictions, definition changes, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Foreign Businesses, Foreign Policy, Finance, and Defense.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires prohibition on removal Notwithstanding any other provision of law, neither the President nor the Secretary of State may remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until the President makes...
  • Requires report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Select Committee on Intelligence of...
  • Requires prohibition of financial transactions benefitting the Cuban regime No person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States may engage in a direct financial transaction, including electronic remittances...
  • Provides implementation Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall— in furtherance of the regulatory changes described in this section...
  • Provides reporting requirements.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires prohibition on removal Notwithstanding any other provision of law, neither the President nor the Secretary of State may remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until the President makes, requires report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Select Committee on Intelligence of, and requires prohibition of financial transactions benefitting the Cuban regime No person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States may engage in a direct financial transaction, including electronic remittances.

Key Policy Areas

Foreign Businesses, Foreign Policy, Finance, Defense

Primary Purpose

The bill requires prohibition on removal Notwithstanding any other provision of law, neither the President nor the Secretary of State may remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until the President makes, requires report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Select Committee on Intelligence of, and requires prohibition of financial transactions benefitting the Cuban regime No person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States may engage in a direct financial transaction, including electronic remittances.

Policy Domains

Foreign Businesses Foreign Policy Finance Defense

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
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Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill
  • Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
  • National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
  • Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 27, 2023

Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Cruz, and Mr. Scott of …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Foreign Businesses Foreign Policy Finance Defense

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