HJRES 168 · 93th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Joint resolution to protect U.S. domestic and foreign policy interests by making fair employment practices in the South African enterprises of U.S. firms a criteria for eligibility for Government contracts.

Introduced 1973-01-11· Sponsored by Rep. Helstoski, Henry [D-NJ-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.(1973-01-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that no United States person or corporation having a major investment in an enterprise in the Republic of South Africa, or affiliated with an entity doing business in South Africa, shall be eligible to enter into any contract with any agency of the United States Government unless such person or corporation is doing business in South Africa in accordance with fair employment practices. Provides that the President shall delegate his enforcement authority to the head of the Government agency that administers contracts pursuant to Presidential Order 11246, relating to nondiscrimination in employment by Government contracts. Provides that the President shall appoint an Advisory Board for the purpose of recommending policy to such Administrator for the purpose of exercising his authority under this joint resolution. Requires the Administrator, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, to review the employment practices of United States persons and corporations in South Africa with major investments in enterprises, and to establish a roster of persons and corporations doing business in accordance with fair employment practices. Provides for judicial review by a person or corpor…

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