Who should I contact about S488?

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In Senate Committee·Last action 478 days ago

Bill would expand Cuba sanctions and push for uncensored internet

Q: How do I support or oppose S488?

Choose support, opposition, or changes. Modern Action uses that stance, the bill context, and any reasons you choose to draft a message you can review, edit, and send.

Officially: DEMOCRACIA Act

The bill would freeze assets and block visas for many foreign people and Cuban officials tied to Cuba's security system, abuses, or corruption. It also tells the U.S. government to try to give people in Cuba uncensored internet and to plan long-term ways to do it.

Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S488. Modern Action explains DEMOCRACIA Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can review before sending.

Where it stands

Sitting in Foreign Relations

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Non-U.S. people could face mandatory U.S. sanctions if, after the bill becomes law, they help Cuba's defense, security, or intelligence sectors with money, goods, or technology. The same goes for people who do business with related entities or senior officials.
The bill says the covered sectors are defense, security, and intelligence. It also lets the President add other Cuban government sectors later if they are tied to human rights abuses or support for international terrorism.
Some activities stay exempt. Those include farm and medical exports already allowed by law, most family remittances, payments tied to Guantanamo Bay, U.S. democracy programs, routine embassy work, and some independent internet and cell services.

↓ Why your message matters here

This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

Where your representatives stand

Enter your ZIP to see how your senators and member of Congress have voted, sponsored, or spoken on this bill.

The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Weakens Cuban Military: By cutting off financial resources to the military, the bill aims to reduce its ability to suppress dissent and maintain control over the Cuban economy.
Promotes Human Rights: Sanctions against officials involved in human rights abuses are intended to pressure the Cuban government to improve its human rights record.
Enhances Internet Access: The task force aims to improve internet access for Cubans, allowing them to communicate freely and access information without government interference.

✕Arguments against

Economic Impact on Civilians: Critics argue that sanctions could increase the cost of essential goods, worsening economic conditions for ordinary Cubans.
Strains International Relations: The bill could lead to tensions with U.S. allies whose businesses are penalized, potentially resulting in trade disputes.
Questionable Effectiveness: Opponents point out that decades of sanctions have not led to significant political change in Cuba, questioning the bill's potential impact.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in Senate

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Senate Committee

Under Senate committee consideration

Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (2/6/2025)

FEB 6

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Senate Floor Vote

Voted on by Senate

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Passed Senate

Approved by Senate

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House Review

Sent to House for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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Questions people ask about contacting Congress on S488

How do I support or oppose S488, DEMOCRACIA Act?

Choose one clear position: support, oppose, or amend. Then pick any reasons or personal context you want included. Modern Action uses that input and the bill context to draft a message you can review, edit, and send.

Who does Modern Action contact about this bill?

Congressional offices prioritize messages from their own constituents. Modern Action uses your address to route the drafted message to your senators when that is the most relevant target for this bill.

What does Modern Action include in the message?

The draft includes the bill number, your position, the reasons you selected, any personal context you added, and a direct ask such as voting yes, voting no, cosponsoring, opposing, or seeking changes. You stay in control because you review it before it sends.

Take action on S488: DEMOCRACIA Act

This page is for understanding DEMOCRACIA Act, choosing whether you support it, oppose it, or want changes. Modern Action drafts the message before it goes to Congress.

Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it would do, where it is in the process (committee), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.

You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around S488, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then leaves the final review and edits to you.

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