CEASE Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Nov 2023): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
The CEASE Act (S. 3225), introduced by Sen. James Risch, would direct the President, through the Secretary of State, to impose sanctions on any foreign person determined to have engaged in significant transactions, dealings, or material support involving a Chinese military or intelligence facility in Cuba. The bill cites congressional findings about growing Chinese military and intelligence cooperation with Cuba, including reported signals-intelligence facilities, as a national security concern. Sanctions would include blocking the person's U.S. property and interests and denying or revoking U.S. visas for individuals. The sanctions would not apply to importation of goods, and exceptions exist for U.N. Headquarters Agreement obligations. Sanctions would end 30 days after the President certifies that Cuba has closed and dismantled such Chinese facilities, unless Congress disapproves; the President could also waive sanctions for national security reasons with advance notice to Congress.
The bill primarily affects foreign individuals or entities connected to Chinese military/intelligence operations in Cuba, who could face financial restrictions and U.S. entry bans. It also requires the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to relevant congressional committees on China-Cuba military, intelligence, and diplomatic ties, and requires Treasury, with State, to periodically report on any licenses authorizing transactions with sanctioned persons.
The bill was introduced on November 2, 2023, and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. It has not received a committee vote or further action, and as of the latest status update, it remains at the introduced stage with no additional legislative action recorded.
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Timeline
2 Nov 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does S. 3225 do?
- The CEASE Act (S. 3225), introduced by Sen. James Risch, would direct the President, through the Secretary of State, to impose sanctions on any foreign person determined to have engaged in significant transactions, dealings, or material support involving a Chinese military or intelligence facility in Cuba. The bill cites congressional findings about growing Chinese military and intelligence cooperation with Cuba, including reported signals-intelligence facilities, as a national security concern. Sanctions would include blocking the person's U.S. property and interests and denying or revoking U.S. visas for individuals. The sanctions would not apply to importation of goods, and exceptions exist for U.N. Headquarters Agreement obligations. Sanctions would end 30 days after the President certifies that Cuba has closed and dismantled such Chinese facilities, unless Congress disapproves; the President could also waive sanctions for national security reasons with advance notice to Congress. The bill primarily affects foreign individuals or entities connected to Chinese military/intelligence operations in Cuba, who could face financial restrictions and U.S. entry bans. It also requires the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to relevant congressional committees on China-Cuba military, intelligence, and diplomatic ties, and requires Treasury, with State, to periodically report on any licenses authorizing transactions with sanctioned persons. The bill was introduced on November 2, 2023, and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. It has not received a committee vote or further action, and as of the latest status update, it remains at the introduced stage with no additional legislative action recorded.
- Has S. 3225 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3225. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3225?
- S. 3225 was sponsored by Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3225?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (2 Nov 2023).
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