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.
Modern Action shows what the legislation would change, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
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.
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Officially: 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.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S136. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Finance
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (1/16/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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