Many of the actions taken in response to Fidels outrages. including President Clintons recent response. have been done by Executive order. By including them in this bill. we have ensured that they will not be overturned without a genuine democratic transition in Cuba. The bill also builds on the current embargo in Important ways. It attempts to freeze foreign investment in Cuba by denying United States visas to those who improve on investments in confiscated property. by giving. with the approval of the President. United States citizens the right to sue those who invest in confiscated property. and by barring Cuba from international financial institutions. The bill also restricts assistance to Russia in proportion to the assistance Russia offers Cuba.