Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-102

§6042 Reinstitution of Family Remittances and Travel to Cuba

Title 22 › CHAPTER 69A — CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC SOLIDARITY (LIBERTAD) › SUBCHAPTER I — STRENGTHENING INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS AGAINST THE CASTRO GOVERNMENT › § 6042

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Congress says the President must, before restoring general remittance licenses to Cuba, require that Cuba let small businesses operate freely — including hiring workers, paying wages, and buying needed materials — and give them other powers they need to grow. If those licenses are restored, remittances for these small-business purposes over $500 must have a special license. Before restoring general travel licenses for U.S. residents visiting family in Cuba, the President must demand that Cuba stop penalizing refugees for leaving, free political prisoners, recognize the right to form associations, and protect other basic freedoms.

Full Legal Text

Title 22, §6042

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It is the sense of the Congress that the President should—

(1)(A)before considering the reinstitution of general licenses for family remittances to Cuba, insist that, prior to such reinstitution, the Cuban Government permit the unfettered operation of small businesses fully empowered with the right to hire others to whom they may pay wages and to buy materials necessary in the operation of the businesses, and with such other authority and freedom as are required to foster the operation of small businesses throughout Cuba; and

(B)if licenses described in subparagraph (A) are reinstituted, require a specific license for remittances described in subparagraph (A) in amounts of more than $500; and

(2)before considering the reinstitution of general licenses for travel to Cuba by individuals resident in the United States who are family members of Cuban nationals who are resident in Cuba, insist on such actions by the Cuban Government as abrogation of the sanction for departure from Cuba by refugees, release of political prisoners, recognition of the right of association, and other fundamental freedoms.

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Citation

22 U.S.C. § 6042

Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102