Urge President Biden to remove Cuba from federal terrorism sponsors list
Resolution Resolution No. 15-23
In Plain English
Richmond has maintained a sister city partnership with Regla, Cuba since 1999. President Trump added Cuba to the State Sponsors of Terrorism list in 2021 after President Obama had removed it in 2015. If approved, the city sends this formal request to President Biden and Congress asking them to reverse Trump's decision.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
7 to 0
Public Comments
1 public comment — 1 spoken
- Rita BarouchIn person
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