Bill · H.Res. 205· House(119-HRES-205)
Denouncing the human trafficking and forced labor of and profiteering from Cuban medical personnel serving in third-world countries.
- Introduced
- 3/10/2025
- Last activity
- 3/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Green
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution denounces the human trafficking, forced labor, and profiteering involving Cuban medical personnel serving in third-world countries. It cites Department of State reports regarding the Cuban regime's control over workers, including withholding wages and confiscating credentials. The resolution highlights that the Cuban regime reaps billions in annual profits from its labor export program. It calls on foreign governments to stop exploitation by paying medical personnel directly. Additionally, it urges the President to use visa revocation authorities against officials involved in these trafficking schemes. Finally, it approves of policy changes regarding expanded visa restrictions.
Yes
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The resolution aims to protect foreign medical workers from wage theft and exploitation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Direct Payment of Wages: The resolution urges foreign governments to pay Cuban medical personnel directly to prevent exploitation, profiting, and wage garnishment by the Cuban regime (Section 3).
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Visa Restrictions for Exploitation: The resolution calls for the use of visa revocation authorities against officials from various organizations and countries who participate in human trafficking schemes related to Cuban labor (Section 4).
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Protection of Labor Rights: The resolution recognizes that signatories to international agreements have a responsibility to ensure working conditions for Cuban medical personnel meet international standards (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Visa Revocations: The resolution urges the President to utilize visa revocation authorities against foreign and organization officials, which includes Brazilian, Cuban, and Pan American Health Organization officials, as well as Honduran and Mexican officials (Section 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+7
- 5/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Carlos GimenezRepublican · Florida
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York