Legislative Background on the Cuba Embargo
Recent Action by Congress on President Obama’s Cuba Policies
Over the past half century, Congress has played an important role in shaping U.S. policy toward Cuba, including through the passage of legislation both strengthening and continuing the U.S. embargo against Cuba and easing economic sanctions. Congress has also supported U.S. Government-sponsored radio and television broadcasting to Cuba, as well as human rights and democracy projects. Obama Administration Shift in U.S. Policy. In December 2014, President Obama announced that he would use his Executive powers to move the United States toward more normal relations with Cuba. Policy changes included talks leading toward restored diplomatic relations; the removal of Cuba’s designation…
