Bipartisan Senate group introduces bill to end Cuba travel ban

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A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation to end travel restrictions on Americans seeking to visit Cuba, saying it would help foster change in the Communist island nation.

Current law generally bans travel to Cuba, although there are numerous exceptions.

See also: U.S. loosens Cuba travel ban

Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake said similar legislation to end the ban has cleared the Senate in the past. “It’s time to allow Americans to travel freely to Cuba,” he said.

The bill faces obstacles in the House and Senate.

In addition to Flake, Republican Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas and Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois and Patrick Leahy of Vermont attended a news conference Thursday to unveil the measure. Read more...

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