Cuban Democracy Act of 1992

Summary

Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 - Sets forth U.S. policy with respect to Cuba. Declares that the President should encourage countries that conduct trade with Cuba to restrict their trade and credit regulations with Cuba in a manner consistent with this Act. Authorizes the President to impose the following sanctions against countries that provide assistance to Cuba: (1) ineligibility for assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or the Arms Export Control Act; (2) a prohibition on agreements with the United States for the establishment of free trade areas; and (3) ineligibility for forgiveness or reduction of debt owed to the U.S. Government. Terminates such sanctions if the President reports to the Congress that Cuba has met conditions established under this Act concerning democracy, human rights, and a free market economy. Prohibits restrictions on the export to Cuba of medicines, subject to specified conditions and inspection requirements. Permits telecommunications services between the United States and Cuba. Requires the U.S. Postal Service to provide direct mail service to and from Cuba. Authorizes the President to provide assistance to promote nonviolent democratic change in Cuba. Prohibits the issuance of licenses for certain transactions between U.S.-controlled firms in third countries and Cuba. Bars domestic concerns from receiving a tax deduction for the portion of the deductible expenses of such concerns which are allocated or apportioned to income derived from Cuba. Prohibits vessels which enter Cuba to engage in trade from loading or unloading any freight in the United States within 180 days after departure from Cuba. Prohibits: (1) vessels carrying goods or passengers to or from Cuba or carrying goods in which a Cuban national has an interest from entering a U.S. port, except as authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury; and (2) specified commodities authorized to be exported under a general license from being exported under such a license to any such vessels. Directs the President to establish strict limits on remittances to Cuba by U.S. persons for purposes of financing the travel of Cubans to the United States to assure that such remittances are not used by the Cuban Government as a means of gaining access to U.S. currency. Declares that food, medicine, and medical supplies for humanitarian purposes should be made available to Cuba under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 if the President certifies to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Government of Cuba: (1) has made a commitment to hold free and fair elections for a new government within six months and is proceeding to implement that decision; (2) has made a commitment to respect and is respecting human rights and basic democratic freedoms; and (3) is not providing weapons or funds to any group in any other country that seeks the violent overthrow of the government of such country. Waives sanctions against Cuba under this Act if the President reports to the Congress that Cuba: (1) has held free and fair elections conducted under internationally recognized observers; (2) has permitted opposition parties ample time to campaign for such elections and has permitted full access to the media to all candidates; (3) is showing respect for basic civil liberties and human rights; (4) is moving toward establishing a free market economic system; and (5) has committed itself to constitutional change that would ensure regular free and fair elections. Requires the President, if he makes such report, to take the following actions with respect to a freely-elected Cuban Government: (1) encourage the admission of such government to international organizations and financial institutions; (2) provide emergency relief during Cuba's transition to a viable economic system; (3) take steps to end the U.S. trade embargo of Cuba; and (4) enter into negotiations for a trade agreement with Cuba. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to exercise the authorities of the Trading With the Enemy Act in enforcing this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Trading With the Enemy Act to authorize the Secretary to impose a civil penalty on violators of such Act. Provides for forfeiture of any property or vessel that is the subject of a violation. Requires the Department of the Treasury to establish a branch of the Office of Foreign Assets Control in Miami, Florida.

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Timeline

1. 4 June 1992

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

2. 4 June 1992

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 June 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 June 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 5 June 1992

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported.

   Source: Committee

6. 5 June 1992

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 5 June 1992

   Committee

   See H.R.5006.

   Source: Committee

8. 11 June 1992

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Operations and Services.

   Source: Committee

9. 12 June 1992

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

   Source: Committee

10. 15 June 1992

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

    Source: Committee

11. 25 June 1992

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received from Postal Service.

    Source: Committee

12. 25 June 1992

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 102-615, Part I.

    Source: Committee

13. 25 June 1992

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 102-615, Part I.

    Source: Committee

14. 1 July 1992

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

15. 1 July 1992

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

16. 28 July 1992

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-615, Part II.

    Source: Committee

17. 28 July 1992

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-615, Part II.

    Source: Committee

18. 10 August 1992

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

19. 10 September 1992

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

20. 10 September 1992

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Without Recommendation.

    Source: Committee

21. 22 September 1992

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Sept. 23.

    Source: Floor

22. 22 September 1992

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

23. 22 September 1992

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

24. 22 September 1992

    Floor

    Mr. Torricelli moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

25. 24 September 1992

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

26. 24 September 1992

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 276 - 135 (Roll No. 423).

    Source: Floor

27. 24 September 1992

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 276 - 135 (Roll No. 423).

    Source: Floor

28. 24 September 1992

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

29. 28 September 1992

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

30. 1 October 1992

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

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Sponsors

• Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Sponsor
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• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
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