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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 15, 1995
Prohibits the use of funds for the costs of negotiations, meetings, discussions, or contacts between the United States and Cuba regarding normalization of relations unless 15 days in advance the President has notified the Speaker of the House and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate in accordance with procedures applicable to reprogramming notifications under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Requires the President, within 15 days of such negotiations, meetings, discussions, or contacts, to submit to the Speaker and the chairman a report detailing the individuals involved, the matters discussed, and any agreements made, including agreements to conduct future negotiations, meetings, discussions, or contacts.
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Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] · R–FL
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8495-8496)
Introduced in Senate
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