Condemning the ongoing acts of repression and human rights violations against the Cuban people by the Cuban regime, and calling for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens.

House Resolution

H.Res. 579

119th Congress

Condemning the ongoing acts of repression and human rights violations against the Cuban people by the Cuban regime, and calling for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens.

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Scott

Representative

Democratic

GA-13

Cosponsors

15

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution condemns the Cuban government for human rights abuses against protesters and calls on other democratic countries to hold Cuba accountable. It expresses support for Cubans who peacefully demonstrated against the government in July 2021 and were then arrested and sentenced.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

SponsorDavid Scott (D-GA)

Introduced7/14/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ChamberHouse

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Condemning the ongoing acts of repression and human rights violations against the Cuban people by the Cuban regime, and calling for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens.

This resolution condemns the Cuban government for human rights abuses against protesters and calls on other democratic countries to hold Cuba accountable. It expresses support for Cubans who peacefully demonstrated against the government in July 2021 and were

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This resolution condemns the Cuban government for human rights abuses against protesters and calls on other democratic countries to hold Cuba accountable. It expresses support for Cubans who peacefully demonstrated against the government in July 2021 and were then arrested and sentenced.

Bill Number: 579
Sponsor: David Scott (D-GA)
Introduced: 7/14/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Condemning the ongoing acts of repression and human rights violations against the Cuban people by the Cuban regime, and calling for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens.
Bill Number: 579
Sponsor: David Scott (D-GA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 7/14/2025
Summary: This resolution condemns the Cuban government for human rights abuses against protesters and calls on other democratic countries to hold Cuba accountable. It expresses support for Cubans who peacefully demonstrated against the government in July 2021 and were then arrested and sentenced.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns the Cuban government for human rights abuses against protesters and calls on other democratic countries to hold Cuba accountable. It expresses support for Cubans who peacefully demonstrated against the government in July 2021 and were then arrested and sentenced.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses solidarity with the brave people of Cuba who participated in the peaceful demonstrations on July 11, 2021, and were subsequently arbitrarily detained and sentenced. It also urges democratic governments in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean to hold Cuba accountable for human rights violations.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution condemns the Cuban government for arbitrarily detaining and sentencing citizens who participated in peaceful protests in 2021.
It urges democratic governments around the world to hold Cuba accountable for human rights violations.
The resolution expresses solidarity with the Cuban people and their fight for freedom and democracy.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution is passed, it would increase diplomatic pressure on the Cuban government to respect human rights and release detained protesters. It could also lead to other countries imposing sanctions or taking other actions against Cuba. The resolution would not directly change laws or policies, but it signals the U.S. Congress's strong opposition to the Cuban regime's crackdown on dissent.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

579, 119th Congress (2025). "Condemning the ongoing acts of repression and human rights violations against the Cuban people by the Cuban regime, and calling for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-579