MIAMI (WSVN) -- The possibility of easing sanctions on Cuba is being debated in the halls of Capitol Hill, and of course, the issue is also being debated here in Miami.

Congress could soon say goodbye to the half-century old law that bans travel and trade with cuba. The streets of Cuba have been under the US travel ban and trade embargo for 50 years, but some hope, that could change.

Myron Brilliant with the US Chamber of Commerce discussed his concerns. He said, "Why do we have an embargo with Cuba? We have to ask ourselves after 50 years of a failed policy."

Some American businesses are pushing congress to lift the sanctions. They say more travel and trade with the island will create jobs in the US.

Dr. Andy Gomez with the University of Miami said he favors more Americans vacationing in Cuba but adds now is not the time to ease trade restrictions. "

"I'm pro lifting the embargo. Once they lift the embargo, there will be no excuse" Eloy Cepero stated.

Others think more tourism and trade will give the Cuban government more power and more time.

Whatever you think, the Obama administration plans to move towards weaker restrictions.

Since last year, Cuban Americans with family on the island have been able to visit and send money, and just this week, seven out of 52 political prisoners were released from Cuba and landed in Spain.

Hillary Clinton said, "We think that's a positive sign, it's something that is overdue, but nevertheless, very welcomed."

A study done by Texas A&M University says it is possible that lifting the trade embargo with Cuba could create 6,000 jobs here in US.