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H.R.872: Free Trade With Cuba Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Feb. 27, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2013
- See the twenty-nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Free Trade With Cuba Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to repeal the embargo on trade with Cuba. Prohibits the exercise by the President with respect to Cuba of certain authorities conferred by the Trading With the Enemy Act and exercised on July 1, 1977, as a result of a specified national emergency. Makes ineffective any prohibition on exports to Cuba under the Export Administration Act of 1979. Authorizes the President to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
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| March 13, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
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| March 4, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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| March 1, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| Feb. 27, 2013 |
Referred to House Agriculture
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| Feb. 27, 2013 |
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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| Feb. 27, 2013 |
Referred to House Financial Services
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| Feb. 27, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Feb. 27, 2013 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Feb. 27, 2013 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| Feb. 27, 2013 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| Feb. 27, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) |