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Cuba

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HR-868	Federal	Condemning the comments of Senator and Democratic Socialist Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders (I-VT), disregarding the history of systemic human rights abuses, forced indoctrination, and authoritarian actions of the literacy and education policies of the Communist Castro dictatorship in Cuba. This resolution (1) condemns specified comments by Senator Sanders with respect to Cuba; (2) rejects claims that health care, literacy, and education improved under Fidel Castro; and (3) calls for the respect of all basic human rights for the Cuban people, with whom the House of Representatives stands in solidarity. Republican: 75% (12) Democrat: 25% (4) 75% Republican support 25% Democrat support	International Affairs Caribbean Area Correctional Facilities And Imprisonment Cuba Detention Of Persons Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption Human Rights Latin America Members Of Congress Political Movements And Philosophies
HR-774	Federal	Calling for the immediate release of Cuban democracy activist José Daniel Ferrer and commending the efforts of José Daniel Ferrer to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba. This resolution condemns the imprisonment of Cuban democracy and human rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and calls for the release of Ferrer and all members of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU). The resolution further commends Ferrer and recognizes the contributions of UNPACU for advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba. Republican: 57% (4) Democrat: 42% (3) 57% Republican support 42% Democrat support	International Affairs Caribbean Area Correctional Facilities And Imprisonment Crime Victims Cuba Detention Of Persons Human Rights International Organizations And Cooperation Latin America Political Movements And Philosophies
SR-454	Federal	A resolution calling for the immediate release of Cuban democracy activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and commending the efforts of Jose Daniel Ferrer to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba. This resolution condemns the imprisonment of Cuban democracy and human rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and calls for the release of Ferrer and all members of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU). The resolution further commends Ferrer and recognizes the contributions of UNPACU for advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba. Democrat: 57% (4) Republican: 42% (3) 57% Democrat support 42% Republican support	International Affairs Caribbean Area Correctional Facilities And Imprisonment Crime Victims Cuba Detention Of Persons Human Rights International Organizations And Cooperation Latin America Political Movements And Philosophies
S.2303	Federal	Freedom for Americans to Travel to Cuba Act of 2019 This bill establishes that any law, regulation, or policy that prohibits or restricts travel to or from Cuba, or transactions incident to such travel, shall have no effect. The President may not restrict or prohibit such travel or transactions unless doing so is necessary to protect (1) U.S. national security, or (2) the health and safety of U.S. citizens or legal residents. Democrat: 87% (42) Republican: 8% (4) Independent: 4% (2) 87% Democrat support 8% Republican support 4% Independent support	International Affairs Caribbean Area Congressional Oversight Cuba Latin America Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents Travel And Tourism
S.2583	Federal	Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, the East-West Center, and the National Endowment for Democracy. The bill provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The bill provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance, and specified accounts for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance to the President; the State Department; Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and the Department of the Treasury. The bill provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Abortion Afghanistan Africa African Development Foundation Appropriations Arab-israeli Relations Arms Control And Nonproliferation Arms Control And Nonproliferation Asia
S.2474	Federal	Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense Programs, including the Defense Health Program, Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and the Office of the Inspector General. The bill also provides appropriations for (1) Related Agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund and the Intelligence Community Management Account; and (2) Overseas Contingency Operations. The bill sets forth restrictions and requirements for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Afghanistan Appropriations Arms Control And Nonproliferation Asia Assault And Harassment Offenses Atmospheric Science And Weather Aviation And Airports Buy American Requirements
HB-3960	Federal	Freedom for Americans to Travel to Cuba Act of 2019 This bill establishes that any law, regulation, or policy that prohibits or restricts travel to or from Cuba, or transactions incident to such travel, shall have no effect. The President may not restrict or prohibit such travel or transactions unless doing so is necessary to protect (1) U.S. national security, or (2) the health and safety of U.S. citizens or legal residents. Democrat: 89% (44) Republican: 10% (5) 89% Democrat support 10% Republican support	International Affairs Caribbean Area Congressional Oversight Cuba Latin America Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents Travel And Tourism Travel And Tourism
HB-3799	Federal	Reuniting Families Act Democrat: 100% (79) 100% Democrat support	Immigration Administrative Remedies Asia Business Investment And Capital Caribbean Area Citizenship And Naturalization Criminal Justice Information And Records Cuba Department Of Homeland Security Domestic Violence And Child Abuse
HB-3494	Federal	Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 This bill reauthorizes for FY2020 intelligence activities in various U.S. government departments and agencies. It also establishes several intelligence-related programs and calls for reports on various topics. The bill establishes a paid parental leave program for intelligence community employees. The program provides 12 weeks of leave in the 12-month period following the birth or adoption of a child. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) shall report on intelligence community policies for awarding contracts, including research and development contracts, involving certain foreign countries. The report shall assess whether security and counterintelligence risks are being properly considered in such policies. The bill establishes the Climate Security Intelligence Center within the ODNI. The center's duties shall include analyzing climate security (such as climate developments that could substantially affect political stability in a country) and the role of the United States in influencing the climate policies of other countries. The bill transfers the National Intelligence University from the Defense Intelligence Agency to the ODNI. The bill requires reports on various issues, including (1) Russia's political leaders, (2) the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, (3) China's influence operations in the United States and Taiwan and its repression of ethnic Muslim minorities in the Xinjiang region, and (4) domestic terrorism in the United States. The bill also establishes (1) a task force to study the illicit finance of espionage and foreign influence operations in the United States, and (2) a prize to stimulate research in technology to detect fake video or audio created using machine-learning techniques. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Advisory Bodies Air Quality Alliances Asia Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Budget Process Caribbean Area Central Intelligence Agency (cia) Child Health
HB-3476	Federal	POISE Act Prevention and Oversight of Intelligence Sharing with Enemies Act Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Asia Caribbean Area China Congressional Oversight Congressional-executive Branch Relations Cuba Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information
S.1790	Federal	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 This bill authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill authorizes the FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The bill sets forth policies for North Korea nuclear sanctions, paid family leave for federal personnel, limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting, defense equipment sales to foreign countries or international organizations, matters relating to Burma, Saudi Arabia human rights and accountability, measures to combat illicit trafficking that finances Al-Shabaab, sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Accounting And Auditing Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Afghanistan Africa Alaska Alliances Alternative And Renewable Resources Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Asia
SR-232	Federal	A resolution calling for the immediate extradition or expulsion to the United States of convicted felons Joanne Chesimard and William Morales and all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe haven in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States. This resolution calls for (1) the immediate extradition or expulsion to the United States of convicted felons William Morales and Joanne Chesimard and all other fugitives who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States; and (2) the Department of State and the Department of Justice to continue to press for the immediate extradition or expulsion of all fugitives from U.S. justice so that they may be tried and, if convicted, serve out their sentences. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Caribbean Area Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Criminal Procedure And Sentencing Cuba Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Latin America
HB-2918	Federal	Extinction Prevention Act of 2019 Democrat: 96% (26) Independent: 3% (1) 96% Democrat support 3% Independent support	Environmental Protection American Samoa Antigua And Barbuda Aquatic Ecology Bahamas Barbados Belize Canada Caribbean Area Congressional Oversight
SR-215	Federal	A resolution calling for greater religious and political freedoms in Cuba, and for other purposes. This resolution expresses solidarity with Cuban citizens, and calls on Cuba and the United States to implement specified measures to promote human rights and democracy in Cuba. Republican: 87% (7) Democrat: 12% (1) 87% Republican support 12% Democrat support	International Affairs Caribbean Area Cuba Cuba Detention Of Persons Detention Of Persons Elementary And Secondary Education Elementary And Secondary Education Family Relationships Family Relationships
SR-215	Federal	A resolution calling for greater religious and political freedoms in Cuba, and for other purposes. This resolution expresses solidarity with Cuban citizens, and calls on Cuba and the United States to implement specified measures to promote human rights and democracy in Cuba. Republican: 87% (7) Democrat: 12% (1) 87% Republican support 12% Democrat support	International Affairs Caribbean Area Cuba Cuba Detention Of Persons Detention Of Persons Elementary And Secondary Education Elementary And Secondary Education Family Relationships Family Relationships
HB-2839	Federal	Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, the East-West Center, and the National Endowment for Democracy. The bill provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, and the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission. The bill provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance, and specified accounts for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance to the President; the State Department; Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and the Department of the Treasury. The bill provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Abortion Afghanistan Africa Africa African Development Foundation African Development Foundation Air Quality Air Quality Alternative And Renewable Resources
HB-2839	Federal	Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, the East-West Center, and the National Endowment for Democracy. The bill provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, and the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission. The bill provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance, and specified accounts for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance to the President; the State Department; Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and the Department of the Treasury. The bill provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Abortion Afghanistan Africa Africa African Development Foundation African Development Foundation Air Quality Air Quality Alternative And Renewable Resources
HB-2740	Federal	Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 4 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020; and the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020. The departments and agencies funded in the bill include the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Department of Energy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, and several related and independent agencies. The bill also specifies restrictions and requirements for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Economics And Public Finance Abortion Afghanistan Africa African Development Foundation Air Quality Alternative And Renewable Resources Appropriations Arab-israeli Relations Asia
S.1447	Federal	Agricultural Export Expansion Act of 2019 This bill permits a person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to provide payment or financing for sales of agricultural commodities to Cuba or to an individual or entity in Cuba. Democrat: 53% (8) Republican: 40% (6) Independent: 6% (1) 53% Democrat support 40% Republican support 6% Independent support	Foreign Trade And International Finance Agricultural Trade Caribbean Area Cuba Latin America Sanctions Trade Restrictions
HB-2404	Federal	United States-Cuba Relations Normalization Act This bill repeals the trade embargo on Cuba and other provisions restricting trade and travel to Cuba. The bill also (1) removes restrictions on certain transactions related to trademarks used in connection with a confiscated business or asset, (2) extends nondiscriminatory trade treatment to Cuban products, and (3) prohibits and rescinds limits on remittances to Cuba. The President may, in relation to Cuba, impose new export controls and exercise powers related to declared national emergencies. The bill authorizes common carriers to provide telecommunications services between the United States and Cuba. Travel by U.S. citizens and residents to Cuba may not be regulated or prohibited if such travel would be lawful in the United States. The President shall take all necessary steps to engage with Cuba to (1) negotiate settlements relating to claims that Cuba had taken the property of U.S. nationals, and (2) secure the protection of internationally recognized human rights. Democrat: 100% (14) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Agricultural Trade Caribbean Area Cuba Currency Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Foreign And International Banking Government Liability Health Care Coverage And Access

Title: Condemning the comments of Senator and Democratic Socialist Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders (I-VT), disregarding the history of systemic human rights abuses, forced indoctrination, and authoritarian actions of the literacy and education policies of the Communist Castro dictatorship in Cuba.