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HR 2687 111th Congress House

To withhold United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation in the OAS unless the President…

Official title: To withhold United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To withhold United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation in the OAS unless the President certifies that Cuba has satisfied certain conditions, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 4, 2009 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Caribbean areaCongressional oversightCubaElections, voting, political campaign regulation
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This bill died when the 111th Congress ended
It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) 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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Jun 3, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 3, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 3, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of State, if the government of Cuba is allowed full membership or participation in the Organization of American States (OAS), to withhold assessed and voluntary contributions to the OAS until the President certifies to Congress that there is a government in Cuba that has satisfied certain political, judicial, broadcasting, and labor requirements, and does not include Fidel Castro or Raul Castro.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jun 4, 2009
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jun 3, 2009
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2687: To withhold United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation in the OAS unless the President certifies that Cuba has satisfied certain conditions, and for other purposes.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2687/
MLA
"H.R. 2687: To withhold United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation in the OAS unless the President certifies that Cuba has satisfied certain conditions, and for other purposes.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2687/.
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H.R. 2687, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2687/.
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[H.R. 2687: To withhold United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation in the OAS unless the President certifies that Cuba has satisfied certain conditions, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2687/)
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