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Cuban Democracy Act of 1992

Introduced: June 4, 1992 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 31 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 1, 1992
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 28, 1992
Received in the Senate.
Sep 24, 1992
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 24, 1992
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 276 - 135 (Roll No. 423).
Sep 24, 1992
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 276 - 135 (Roll No. 423).
Sep 24, 1992
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 22, 1992
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Sept. 23.
Sep 22, 1992
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Sep 22, 1992
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sep 22, 1992
Mr. Torricelli moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 10, 1992
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 10, 1992
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Without Recommendation.
Aug 10, 1992
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 28, 1992
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-615, Part II.
Jul 1, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 1, 1992
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jun 25, 1992
Executive Comment Received from Postal Service.
Jun 25, 1992
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 102-615, Part I.
Jun 15, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Jun 12, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 11, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Operations and Services.
Jun 5, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 5, 1992
Ordered to be Reported.
Jun 5, 1992
See H.R.5006.
Jun 4, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 4, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 4, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jun 4, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Jun 4, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 4, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 4, 1992
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 24, 1992 House · vote #423 SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED Passed 276135 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 - Sets forth U.S. policy with respect to Cuba.

Declares that the President should encourage countries that conduct trade with Cuba to restrict their trade and credit relations with Cuba in a manner consistent with this Act.

Authorizes the President to impose the following sanctions against countries that provide assistance to Cuba: (1) ineligibility for assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or the Arms Export Control Act; and (2) ineligibility for forgiveness or reduction of debt owed to the U.S. Government. Terminates such sanctions if the President reports to the Congress that Cuba has met conditions established under this Act concerning democracy, human rights, and a free market economy.

Prohibits restrictions on the export to Cuba of medicines, subject to specified conditions and inspection requirements. Permits telecommunications services between the United States and Cuba. Requires the U.S. Postal Service to provide direct mail service to and from Cuba. Authorizes the President to provide assistance to promote nonviolent democratic change in Cuba.

Prohibits the issuance of licenses for certain transactions between U.S.-controlled firms in third countries and Cuba. Prohibits vessels which enter Cuba to engage in trade from loading or unloading any freight in the United States within 180 days after departure from Cuba. Prohibits: (1) vessels carrying goods or passengers to or from Cuba or carrying goods in which a Cuban national has an interest from entering a U.S. port, except as authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury; and (2) specified commodities authorized to be exported under a general license from being exported under such a license to any such vessels. Directs the President to establish strict limits on remittances to Cuba by U.S. persons for purposes of financing the travel of Cubans to the United States to assure that such remittances are not used by the Cuban Government as a means of gaining access to U.S. currency.

Declares that food, medicine, and medical supplies for humanitarian purposes should be made available to Cuba under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 if the President certifies to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Government of Cuba: (1) has made a commitment to hold free and fair elections for a new government within six months and is proceeding to implement that decision; (2) has made a commitment to respect and is respecting human rights and basic democratic freedoms; and (3) is not providing weapons or funds to any group in any other country that seeks the violent overthrow of the government of such country.

Waives sanctions against Cuba under this Act if the President reports to the Congress that Cuba: (1) has held free and fair elections conducted under internationally recognized observers; (2) has permitted opposition parties ample time to campaign for such elections and has permitted full access to the media to all candidates; (3) is showing respect for basic civil liberties and human rights; (4) is moving toward establishing a free market economic system; and (5) has committed itself to constitutional change that would ensure regular free and fair elections. Requires the President, if he makes such report, to take the following actions with respect to a freely-elected Cuban Government: (1) encourage the admission of such government to international organizations and financial institutions; (2) provide emergency relief during Cuba's transition to a viable economic system; and (3) take steps to end the U.S. trade embargo of Cuba.

Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to exercise the authorities of the Trading With the Enemy Act in enforcing this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Trading With the Enemy Act to authorize the Secretary to impose a civil penalty on violators of such Act. Provides for forfeiture of any property or vessel that is the subject of a violation. Requires the Department of the Treasury to establish a branch of the Office of Foreign Assets Control in Miami, Florida.

What's happening now October 1, 1992

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 9