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FL H0727

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Status

Introduced

2/11/2015

Primary Sponsor

Manny Diaz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Express profound disagreement with the President's December 17, 2014 decision to restore full diplomatic relations with Cuba after more than 50 years of hostility

  • Oppose the opening of a Cuban consulate or any diplomatic office in Florida and urge Congress to uphold the embargo until Cuba's dictatorship ends and human and civil rights are recognized

  • Cite concerns about Cuba's communist dictatorship since 1959 under Fidel and Raul Castro, including human rights abuses, impoverishment of Cuban people, and promotion of violent anti-democratic revolutions globally

  • Reference the diplomatic initiative's release of U.S. government subcontractor Alan Gross after 5 years of detention and the U.S. release of three convicted Cuban spies linked to terrorist activities

  • Direct copies of the memorial to be sent to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and each member of the Florida delegation to Congress

Legislative Description

Diplomatic Relations with Cuba

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SM 866 (Adopted)

4/8/2015

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/5/2015
Local and Federal Affairs2/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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