FORCE Act

This bill (S 538, the FORCE Act) blocks the U.S. from removing Cuba from the "state sponsors of terrorism" list until specific conditions are met under existing law (Section 3). It requires a report identifying terrorists or fugitives in Cuba (Section 4) and restricts U.S. financial transactions with entities linked to Cuba’s military, intelligence, or security services (Sections 5-6), while exempting certain activities like agricultural exports, medical supplies, and democracy-building programs. The bill also mandates reports on Cuban corruption and U.S. engagements with Cuba (Sections 7-8), with financial restrictions set to end after 90 days if Cuba meets U.S. democratic benchmarks. The law directly affects U.S. sanctions enforcement, Cuban government entities (like the military), and U.S. financial institutions handling Cuban transactions.