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H.R.1951: Cuban Humanitarian Trade Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 18, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 20, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
132 (123 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Cuban Humanitarian Trade Act of 1997 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to exempt from the embargo on trade with Cuba the export of food, medicines, or medical supplies, instruments, or equipment, or any travel incident to delivery of such items. Exempts the same items from the President's authority to restrict exports to Cuba under the Export Administration Act of 1979 or the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Amends the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| June 18, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Esteban Edward Torres (D-Calif.) |