US HB2687 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 8-1)
Status: Introduced on June 3 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 3 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Directs the Secretary of State, if the government of Cuba is allowed full membership or participation in the Organization of American States (OAS), to withhold assessed and voluntary contributions to the OAS until the President certifies to Congress that there is a government in Cuba that has satisfied certain political, judicial, broadcasting, and labor requirements, and does not include Fidel Castro or Raul Castro.
Title
To withhold United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation in the OAS unless the President certifies that Cuba has satisfied certain conditions, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
| Rep. Paul Broun [R-GA] | Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN] | Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart [R-FL] | Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart [R-FL] |
| Rep. Connie Mack [R-FL] | Rep. Thaddeus McCotter [R-MI] | Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] |
| Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Caribbean area
Congressional oversight
Cuba
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
International exchange and broadcasting
International organizations and cooperation
Labor-management relations
Latin America
Organization of American States
Political movements and philosophies
Political parties and affiliation
Rule of law and government transparency
Congressional oversight
Cuba
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
International exchange and broadcasting
International organizations and cooperation
Labor-management relations
Latin America
Organization of American States
Political movements and philosophies
Political parties and affiliation
Rule of law and government transparency
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2687/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr2687/BILLS-111hr2687ih.pdf |
