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S. 1391 105th Congress Senate

Cuban Women and Children Humanitarian Relief Act

Official title: A bill to authorize the President to permit the sale and export of food, medicines, and medical equipment to Cuba.

Introduced: February 11, 1998 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 6, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Nov 6, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11876-11877)
Nov 6, 1997
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action November 6, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Cuban Women and Children Humanitarian Relief Act - Declares that it should be U.S. policy to permit the sale and export of food, medicines, and medical equipment to the Cuban people. Authorizes the President to permit the sale and export of such items to Cuba. Requires the President to notify the Congress and the public of any decision to permit the sale and export of such items.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Mar 13, 1998
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Mar 4, 1998
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Feb 11, 1998
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Feb 11, 1998
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