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119-sres-317119th Congress

A resolution commending the courage, bravery, and resolve of the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of Cuba, who, 4 years ago, stood in the face of brutal harassment, beatings, and torture to protest against the Communist Cuban regime, demanding access to their fundamental rights to life, dignity, and freedom.

Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Introduced

Summary

Backing Cuban pro-democracy activists and condemning the regime's repression. This resolution would mark the July 11, 2021 demonstrations, call for the immediate release of detained protesters, and urge international pressure and continued U.S. sanctions until human rights conditions are met.

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  • Cuban protesters and activists: It commends their courage and calls for unconditional release of political prisoners, noting more than 1,400 protesters were detained, including women and children.
  • Cuban families and civil society: It highlights harsh detention conditions, alleged torture, solitary confinement, disappearances, mass sham trials, and widespread shortages of basic goods under state control.
  • International community: It urges coordinated sanctions and diplomatic pressure and asks allies to speak out against suppression of expression, belief, and assembly.
  • U.S. policy and support groups: It would urge the Trump administration to place democracy and human rights at the core of Cuba policy, maintain strong sanctions until statutory conditions for removing them are met, and support independent media and civil society.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Scott, Rick [R-FL]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

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