HR 3225 · 103th Congress · International Affairs

South African Democratic Transition Support Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-10-06· Sponsored by Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 103-149.(1993-11-23)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] South African Democratic Transition Support Act of 1993 - Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to U.S. policy towards South Africa. Repeals specified provisions of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986, providing for a total repeal of such Act when the President certifies to the Congress that an interim government that was elected on a nonracial basis through free and fair elections has taken office in South Africa. Urges all State or local governments and private entities in the United States to rescind any restrictions on economic interactions with South Africa. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should continue to respect United Nations Security Council resolutions on South Africa. Authorizes the President to provide development and economic support fund assistance to support the transition to nonracial democracy in South Africa. Prohibits such assistance to the Government of South Africa unless the President certifies to the Congress that an interim government elected on a nonracial basis through free and fair elections has taken office. Exempts from such prohibition assistance to the Transitional Executive Council, South African highe…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican