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Rush introduces comprehensive U.S.-Cuba trade bill with a diverse group of 47 original co-sponsors
Rush calls H.R. 2272 a thoughtful, comprehensive approach that will help shepherd in the dawn of a normalized trade relationship with Cuba
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U. S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (IL-01), introduced a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at tearing down the historic economic wall that prevents the United States and Cuba from engaging in open, free trade and enterprise while also providing for the unfettered ability of Americans to travel between the two nations.
"My hopes for the people of the nation of Cuba are reflected, in many ways, by the diverse array of Congressional leaders who have joined me in introducing legislation, today, that will put an end to an outdated set of American policies that no longer reflect the new and evolving relationship between our two countries," said Rush, who also serves as the Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
"My view is similar to that of our President as I firmly believe that American democracy and free enterprise, coupled with the strong bonds of family that currently unite our two nations, will allow us to help create a vibrant economy for all of the people of Cuba. In addition, removing Cuba from the so-called terrorist watch list will enable U.S. and international relief organizations to provide significant financial resources that will help those who have or are continuing to suffer under the vestiges of a failed, communist regime."
H.R. 2272, "The United States - Cuba Trade Normalization Act of 2009," includes several important measures that, combined, will normalize trade between the two nations.
Specifically, the bill:
- lifts current restrictions on trade and other relations with Cuba
- authorizes American telecommunications carriers to install, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment, services, and facilities in Cuba
- authorizes travel to and from Cuba to all individuals, citizens or residents of the United States.
- authorizes all transactions ordinarily incident to travel in Cuba
- authorizes normal banking relations between the U.S. and Cuba
- authorizes direct mail delivery to Cuba
- authorizes the President to negotiate and settle all property claims of U.S. nationals against the government of Cuba
- extends non-discriminatory trade treatment to Cuba
- allows unlimited monetary remittances to Cuba
- removes Cuba from State Sponsors terrorism list
A list of the 47 original co-sponsors follows.
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ORIGINAL CO-SPONSORS OF H.R. 2272
Unites States-Cuba Trade Normalization Act of 2009
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Rep Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] - 5/6/2009 |
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Rep Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Green, Al [D-TX-9] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Lewis, John [D-GA-5] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5] - 5/6/2009
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Rep McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] - 5/6/2009 |
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Rep Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-2] - 5/6/2009
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Rep Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] – 5/6/2009 |
| Rep Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] - 5/6/2009 |
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Rep Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37] - 5/6/2009 |
| Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] - 5/6/2009 |
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Rep Scott, David [D-GA-13] - 5/6/2009 |
| Rep Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16] - 5/6/2009 |
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Rep Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] - 5/6/2009 |
| Rep Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] - 5/6/2009 |
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Rep Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] - 5/6/2009 |
| Rep Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] - 5/6/2009 |
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Rep Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12] - 5/6/2009 |
| Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] - 5/6/2009 |
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