HR 1098 · 99th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance
South African Human Rights and Conditionality Act of 1985
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: For Further Action See H.R.4868.(1986-07-17)
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South African Human Rights and Conditionality Act of 1985 - Chapter I: Imposition of Economic Sanctions - Prohibits U.S. persons from making any loans to South Africa or to any organization organized or controlled by South Africa. Excludes from such prohibition loans for educational, housing, or health facilities that are available to all persons on a nondiscriminatory basis and are located in areas accessible to all persons. Prohibits imports of gold or silver coins minted or sold by South Africa. Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to prohibit imports from South Africa of certain uranium compounds, coal, and uranium ore or metal. Prohibits any U.S. person from making any investment in South Africa. Authorizes the President to require U.S. persons who have branches or offices in South Africa or who control businesses in South Africa to submit periodic reports on such businesses. Prohibits cooperation of any kind provided for in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 with respect to South Africa. Prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) from authorizing exports of any nuclear material, production or utilization facility, technology, or of any item which has significanc…
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20 Democrats