A legal history of U.S. policy toward Cuba

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2026 · FEDERAL LAW

United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026

H.R. 7521

PROPOSED LEGISLATION

A bill introduced in the House of Representatives to lift the trade embargo on Cuba and for other purposes. As introduced, it would repeal or modify the statutory bases of the embargo, including provisions of the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 and the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1996, extend nondiscriminatory treatment to Cuban products, and remove restrictions on travel and related transactions.

Authority
Rep. James P. McGovern (D-MA); 119th Congress

Introduction of a bill does not change existing law. As of the date of this entry, H.R. 7521 had been referred to committees and had not been enacted. This entry is presented as proposed legislation, not as law.

Topics

  • Trade
  • Travel
  • Finance
  • Investment

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