FL H0959

Florida Legislature urges U.S. Congress to repeal the Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966, which created the "wet foot, dry foot" policy allowing Cubans physically present in the U.S. to be treated as lawful permanent residents

The memorial argues the 1966 law is discriminatory because it provides Cuban migrants advantages not available to migrants of other nationalities

Original justifications for the law—lack of U.S. recognition of Cuba, no diplomatic relations, severe travel restrictions, and Cold War refugee status—no longer apply given improved U.S.-Cuba relations

Copies of the memorial are to be sent to the U.S. President, Senate President, House Speaker, and all members of Florida's congressional delegation