US SB2303 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 41-4-3)
Status: Introduced on July 29 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5146-5147)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 29 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5146-5147)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Freedom for Americans to Travel to Cuba Act of 2019
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-29 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5146-5147) |
Same As/Similar To
HB3960 (Same As) 2019-07-31 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade.
Subjects
Caribbean area
Congressional oversight
Cuba
International affairs
Latin America
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Travel and tourism
Congressional oversight
Cuba
International affairs
Latin America
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Travel and tourism
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2303/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2303/BILLS-116s2303is.pdf |
