Free Trade With Cuba Act

H.R. 798, the Free Trade With Cuba Act, proposes to end the long-standing United States trade embargo against Cuba by repealing several restrictive laws. If enacted, the bill would allow American citizens to travel freely to Cuba, establish direct mail services, and permit U.S. companies to build and maintain telecommunications infrastructure on the island. Additionally, the legislation would remove tax penalties on income earned in Cuba and direct the President to negotiate with the Cuban government regarding human rights protections and the settlement of outstanding property claims held by U.S. nationals.