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S 2617 106th Congress Senate

Trade Normalization With Cuba Act

Official title: A bill to lift the trade embargo on Cuba, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 16, 2000 See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance Agriculture and FoodAgriculture in foreign tradeArmed Forces and National SecurityBusiness income tax
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Caribbean areaCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCubaEmbargoEquipment and suppliesExpropriationForeign tax creditGovernment Operations and PoliticsHuman rightsImport quotasInternational AffairsInternational claimsLatin AmericaNegotiationsPostal serviceRight to travelSanctions (International law)Science, Technology, CommunicationsSugarSugar tradeTaxationTelecommunication industryTrading with the enemyTransportation and Public Works
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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.
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May 24, 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 24, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4379)
May 24, 2000
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action May 24, 2000

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Trade Normalization With Cuba Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1971 to repeal the embargo placed upon all trade with Cuba. Prohibits the exercise of certain authorities placed upon the President under the Trading With the Enemy Act. Removes proscriptions against exports to Cuba.

Repeals: (1) the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992; (2) the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996; and (3) the sugar quota prohibition under the Food Security Act of 1985.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to declare the denial of foreign tax credit inapplicable to Cuba after enactment of this Act.

Permits: (1) installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and facilities in Cuba, including telecommunications services between the United States and Cuba; and (2) travel to and from Cuba by United States citizens or residents.

Requires the United States Postal Service to provide direct mail service to and from Cuba.

Directs the President to negotiate with the Government of Cuba for the purpose of: (1) settling claims of U.S. nationals for the taking of property by such government; and (2) securing the protection of internationally recognized human rights.

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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jun 16, 2000
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2617: Trade Normalization With Cuba Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-2617/
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