§6064 Termination of economic embargo of Cuba

Summary

The President may pause the U.S. economic embargo against Cuba if he first tells Congress under 6063(c)(1) that a transition government is in power and after talking with Congress. He can stop enforcing certain U.S. laws and the trade and travel rules in part 515 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations to help build a stable path to a democratic government. If the President later tells Congress under 6063(c)(3) that a democratically elected government is in power, he must end the embargo and the part 515 restrictions. On that same date, the law cancels or changes specific U.S. provisions: section 2370(a) is repealed, section 2370(f) is changed to remove the words “Republic of Cuba,” sections 6003, 6004(d), and 6005 are repealed, and section 902(c) of the Food Security Act of 1985 is repealed. If the President pauses the embargo, he must tell Congress right away and give written updates at least every six months about Cuba’s progress until he makes the 6063(c)(3) determination. Congress can stop the suspension by passing a joint resolution by both Houses that disapproves the President’s action and names the notice date. Such resolutions go to the House Committee on International Relations or the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, follow special Senate rules under section 601(b) of the 1976 Act, and get expedited treatment in the House. Only one such joint resolution may be considered in each six-month period after the President’s notice.