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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on 2021 Cuba Protests
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a House Foreign Affairs hearing held on July 20, 2021, to discuss historic protests in Cuba and the government's response. The hearing featured testimony from human rights experts and focused on the Cuban people's demands for democracy and the risks they face in protesting.
The hearing establishes the official congressional record regarding the 2021 Cuban protests, which informs potential U.S. legislative and executive policy responses toward the Cuban government.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Cuban citizens
The subject of the hearing involves their ongoing protests and the risks of government retaliation.
U.S. Congress
Members are evaluating potential legislative actions and policy responses to the situation in Cuba.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 20, 2021, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The hearing focused on the July 2021 protests in Cuba where thousands demanded democracy.
- Chairman Sires noted that public gatherings are prohibited in Cuba, making protesters subject to potential jail, beatings, torture, or death.
- The subcommittee authorized a 5-day window for members to submit additional statements and questions for the record.
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- Witnesses included Jose Miguel Vivanco (Human Rights Watch) and Rosa Maria Paya Acevedo (Cuba Decide).
- Amnesty International submitted a letter for the record regarding the situation in Cuba.
- The hearing was conducted with remote participation options for members.
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The hearing was scheduled prior to the protests but was utilized as an immediate platform to address the unfolding events in Cuba.
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