U.S. Department
of Justice
About the Commission
The Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States (FCSC) is a quasi-judicial, independent agency within the Department of Justice which adjudicates claims of U.S. nationals against foreign governments, under specific jurisdiction conferred by Congress, pursuant to international claims settlement agreements, or at the request of the Secretary of State. Funds for payment of the Commission's awards are derived from congressional appropriations, international claims settlements, or liquidation of foreign assets in the United States by the Departments of Justice and the Treasury.
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Leadership
Sylvia M. Becker
Commissioner
Patrick Hovakimian
Commissioner
News
March 25, 2026
Claims Against Cuba
The Commission is not presently authorized to adjudicate claims for property seized by Cuba. On July 6, 1972, the Commission completed a program involving claims against Cuba under Title V of the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949, as amended. Additionally, the Commission conducted a second Cuba claims program in 2006; the completion date for that program, however, was August 11, 2006. See 70 Fed. Reg. 46,890 (August 11, 2005).
The status of the claims adjudicated in our previous programs remains unchanged, the Commission has completed its adjudication but there has been no settlement reached with Cuba under which the Commission’s awards may be paid. The negotiation of a settlement agreement is not within the purview of the Commission; rather, it is the State Department that would be involved in the settlement process.
If you have questions relating to claims which were filed under the Commission’s programs you may email the Commission at info.fcsc@usdoj.gov. Please provide information such as the claim number and/or claimant’s name so that we may respond to your inquiry.
If you did not file a claim with the Commission, you may wish to contact the State Department at Cubaquestions@state.gov.