Contact Congress about S. 136: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025

Americans and U.S. businesses could trade, travel, and send money to Cuba more freely under this bill. It repeals the main Cuba embargo laws and gives Cuban goods normal U.S. tariff treatment. A President could still impose new targeted sanctions later if a new threat appears.

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United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Latest action on S. 136: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and businesses that deal directly with Cuba. The biggest effects would likely fall on Cuban Americans and other families with ties to Cuba, U.S. companies that want to sell goods or services there, and firms that handle travel, shipping, banking, or telecommunications. It could also matter to people and companies with old property claims against Cuba, because the bill changes the sanctions backdrop without settling those claims.

Why this matters: This matters because it would replace a broad, long-running U.S. embargo with much more normal trade and travel rules. That could open new business and family connections, but it could also reduce one form of U.S. pressure on Cuba's government. The real effects would depend on Cuban market conditions, Cuban government rules, and whether future Presidents use newer laws to impose targeted restrictions. The bill also leaves a major loose end: old U.S. property claims against Cuba would still need a separate settlement.

Key provisions in S. 136

• This bill would remove the main legal basis for the Cuba embargo. It repeals section 620(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
• The President could no longer use certain old Trading With the Enemy Act powers against Cuba. Rules based on those specific old powers would also end.
• Current export bans on Cuba under two named export-control laws would end. But a President could still impose new export controls or emergency sanctions under current law if a new national emergency is declared.
• This bill wipes out the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 and the 1996 LIBERTAD Act, often called Helms-Burton. It also removes many related references in other laws.
• U.S. carriers could build and maintain phone and internet links involving Cuba. They could install, repair, and upgrade telecom equipment in Cuba and offer telecom service between the two countries.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 136

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Questions people ask about S. 136

What is S. 136?

Americans and U.S. businesses could trade, travel, and send money to Cuba more freely under this bill. It repeals the main Cuba embargo laws and gives Cuban goods normal U.S. tariff treatment. A President could still impose new targeted sanctions later if a new threat appears.

How do I support or oppose S. 136?

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Who should I contact about S. 136?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 136 before I act?

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