In general
Subject to subsections (b) and (c), this subchapter and the amendments made by this subchapter shall take effect on .
Suspension authority
Suspension authority
The President may suspend the effective date under subsection (a) for a period of not more than 6 months if the President determines and reports in writing to the appropriate congressional committees at least 15 days before such effective date that the suspension is necessary to the national interests of the United States and will expedite a transition to democracy in Cuba.
Additional suspensions
The President may suspend the effective date under subsection (a) for additional periods of not more than 6 months each, each of which shall begin on the day after the last day of the period during which a suspension is in effect under this subsection, if the President determines and reports in writing to the appropriate congressional committees at least 15 days before the date on which the additional suspension is to begin that the suspension is necessary to the national interests of the United States and will expedite a transition to democracy in Cuba.
Other authorities
Suspension
Additional suspensions
The President may suspend the right to bring an action under this subchapter for additional periods of not more than 6 months each, each of which shall begin on the day after the last day of the period during which a suspension is in effect under this subsection, if the President determines and reports in writing to the appropriate congressional committees at least 15 days before the date on which the additional suspension is to begin that the suspension is necessary to the national interests of the United States and will expedite a transition to democracy in Cuba.
Pending suits
The suspensions of actions under paragraph (1) shall not affect suits commenced before the date of such suspension, and in all such suits, proceedings shall be had, appeals taken, and judgments rendered in the same manner and with the same effect as if the suspension had not occurred.
Rescission of suspension
The President may rescind any suspension made under subsection (b) or (c) upon reporting to the appropriate congressional committees that doing so will expedite a transition to democracy in Cuba.
Pub. L. 104–114, title III, § 306110 Stat. 821(, , .)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Pub. L. 104–114110 Stat. 814lsection 1611 of Title 28This subchapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c)(1), was in the original “this title”, meaning title III of , , , which enacted this subchapter and sections 1643 and 1643m of this title and amended , Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Tables.
Executive Documents
Delegation of Authority To Suspend the Provisions of Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996
Memorandum of President of the United States, , 78 F.R. 9573, provided:
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
section 301 of title 3Public Law 104–11422 U.S.C. 6021–609By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including of the United States Code, I hereby delegate to you the authority to suspend the provisions of title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (; 1), as authorized by section 306(c)(2) of the Act.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.