United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would shift U.S. policy from an embargo to a framework of _normal trade and travel relations with Cuba_. It would repeal long-standing embargo laws, remove many Cuba-specific trade and travel bans, and replace them with modern export control and emergency authorities.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 5 mixed.
Change when foreign tax credit denial triggers
The bill would change the date used to decide when a country triggers denial of certain U.S. foreign tax credits. The denial would hinge on the date the President reports a country's status to Congress. This rule would apply only to determinations made after enactment.
Most changes start 60 days later
Except where the bill says otherwise, this bill would make its changes effective on the date that is 60 days after enactment. Two sections are excluded and have different timing rules. This timing shifts when agencies, businesses, and travelers can rely on the new rules.
End most Cuba trade restrictions
This bill would repeal many long-standing U.S. laws that supported the Cuba embargo and remove export bans to Cuba. Tariff and trade discrimination against Cuban goods would end, and goods entered on or after the 15th day after enactment would get normal trade treatment. The President could still impose export controls or use national emergency powers later, so some controls could be reimposed.
Allow travel and remittances to Cuba
If enacted, this bill would stop the U.S. government from limiting travel to Cuba that is lawful in the United States. It would also bar Treasury rules that limit how much money people can send to Cuba. These changes would take effect about 60 days after enactment, but money-laundering laws would still apply.
U.S. carriers may operate in Cuba
This bill would allow any U.S. common carrier to install, maintain, repair, and upgrade telecom equipment in Cuba. Carriers could provide services between the United States and Cuba starting about 60 days after enactment. This could increase communications options for businesses and travelers.
President to press Cuba on claims
This bill would direct the President to negotiate with Cuba to settle U.S. nationals' property claims and to seek protections for internationally recognized human rights. It would rely on existing legal definitions for "national" and "property." These are policy negotiations, not a new payment program.
Update foreign assistance wording
The bill would change several lines in the Foreign Assistance Act that refer to specific facilities and certain subsections. These edits mainly adjust legal language and agency authority over assistance to some foreign countries. The practical effect would mostly affect agencies and foreign partners.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
OR • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 1/16/2025
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 3/10/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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