Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2025
January 14, 2025
Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chair:)
Consistent with section 306(c)(1)(B) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–114) (the "Act"), I hereby determine that suspension for 6 months beyond January 29, 2025, of the right to bring an action under Title III of the Act is necessary to the national interests of the United States and will expedite a transition to democracy in Cuba.
Sincerely,
Joseph R. Biden Jr.
NOTE: Identical letters were sent to Susan M. Collins, chair, and Patricia L. Murray, vice chair, Senate Committee on Appropriations; James E. Risch, chairman, and C. Jeanne Shaheen, ranking member, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Thomas J. Cole, chairman, and Rosa L. DeLauro, ranking member, House Committee on Appropriations; and Brian J. Mast, chairman, and Gregory W. Meeks, ranking member, House Committee on Foreign Affairs. An original was not available for verification of the content of this letter.
Categories: Communications to Congress : Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, suspension of right to bring action, letter.
Subjects: Cuba, democracy efforts; Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, suspension of right to bring action.
DCPD Number: DCPD202500066.