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RepublicanBill · H.R. 450· House(119-HR-450)

FORCE Act

Rep. Salazar
Age: 65 years
Florida
Introduced
1/15/2025
Last activity
1/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Maria Salazar
Cosponsors
Republican - 30Democrat - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Fighting Oppression until the Reign of Castro Ends" or the "FORCE Act," aims to restrict the removal of Cuba from the state sponsors of terrorism list. It prevents the President and the Secretary of State from removing Cuba from this list until a specific determination is made. This determination must align with the requirements found in section 205 of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996. The bill functions as a prohibition regardless of any other existing laws.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+3

    The bill restricts the discretionary authority of the President and Secretary of State regarding the removal of countries from the terrorism list.

The opposite

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-2

    The continued terrorism designation may negatively impact the economic and social conditions of the large Hispanic population in the United States and those with ties to Cuba.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-2

    Maintaining the terrorism designation can create more difficult legal and social environments for immigrants coming from Cuba.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2

    By maintaining Cuba's status as a state sponsor of terrorism, the bill maintains diplomatic and economic tensions with the Cuban government.