HR 1120 United States House · 118th Congress

DEMOCRACIA Act

The DEMOCRACIA Act (HR 1120) imposes sanctions on foreign entities and individuals providing financial, material, or technological support to Cuba's military, security, or intelligence sectors, or who are responsible for human rights abuses in Cuba. It would block property of foreign persons engaging in these activities and deny visas to those determined to support Cuba's repressive sectors. The bill also requires the President to provide unrestricted internet service to Cuban citizens that is not censored by the Cuban government. These provisions target foreign entities supporting Cuba's authoritarian regime rather than directly affecting Cuban citizens. The bill aims to pressure the Cuban government to end human rights abuses and move toward democratic reforms.

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Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Feb 2023

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Introduced Feb 21, 2023 Last action Feb 21, 2023

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Feb 21, 2023

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Rules, 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.

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Feb 21, 2023

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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors