HR 7521 · in committee · major

United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026

foreign policy

What this bill does

This bill repeals the trade embargo on Cuba and removes restrictions on trade, travel, and remittances between the U.S. and Cuba.
The changes affect U.S. businesses, travelers, and individuals with family in Cuba, as well as Cuban exporters.
The bill takes effect upon enactment and requires the President to negotiate claims settlements and human rights protections with Cuba.

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How might lifting the trade embargo affect U.S. businesses in agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing that would gain access to Cuban markets?
02
What mechanisms does the bill establish to ensure human rights protections are negotiated before or after trade restrictions are removed?
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How would removing travel restrictions change economic opportunities for Americans with family in Cuba compared to current remittance-only options?

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Sponsor · D-MA-2

James P. McGovern

Citizen cosponsors

In Congress

26/ 435

House Reps cosponsoring

Introduced 2026-02-12

Joining the bill

+ 14 more

Legislative timeline

2026-02-12 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-12 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-12 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-12 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-12 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-12 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-12 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2026-02-12 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House

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