S. 136: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] |
| Policy area | Foreign Trade and International Finance |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-16):
United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025
This bill repeals the trade embargo on Cuba and other provisions restricting trade and travel to Cuba.
Specifically, the bill (1) removes restrictions on certain transactions related to trademarks used in connection with a confiscated business or asset, (2) extends nondiscriminatory treatment (i.e., normal trade relations treatment) to Cuban products, and (3) prohibits and rescinds limits on remittances to Cuba.
The bill authorizes common carriers to provide telecommunications services between the United States and Cuba. In addition, travel by U.S. citizens and residents to Cuba may not be regulated or prohibited if such travel would be lawful in the United States.
The President shall take all necessary steps to engage with Cuba to (1) negotiate settlements relating to claims that Cuba had taken the property of U.S. nationals, and (2) secure the protection of internationally recognized human rights. The President may, with respect to Cuba, impose new export controls and exercise powers related to declared national emergencies.
The President must submit a specified determination about a foreign country to Congress prior to denying an income tax credit for taxes paid to the foreign country.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD 2026-03-10 |
| Peter Welch | D VT 2026-06-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 136 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 136?
S. 136 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 136 are available on congress.gov.
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