A bill to authorize negotiation of free trade agreements with countries of the Americas, and for other purposes.
Declares that this Act shall not apply to Cuba unless the President certifies to the Congress that: (1) freedom has been restored in Cuba; and (2) the claims of U.S. citizens for compensation for expropriated property have been appropriately addressed.
Sets forth determinations the President must make about Cuba before certifying that freedom has been restored. Requires that, once such certification is made, priority be given to negotiation of a free trade agreement with Cuba.
Applies congressional fast track procedures (no amendments) to implementing bills for trade agreements entered under this Act.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S410-411, S413-414)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S411-412)
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