HR 1358 · 99th Congress · International Affairs

South Africa Political Sanctions Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-02-28· Sponsored by Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1]· 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 Subcommittee on Africa.(1985-03-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] South Africa Political Sanctions Act of 1985 - Directs the President to sever diplomatic relations with South Africa: (1) two years after enactment of this Act, unless the President certifies to the Congress that South Africa has abolished its system of apartheid; or (2) 60 days after the President submits such a certification to the Congress unless, before the end of that 60-day period, a joint resolution is enacted approving the President's certification. Requires the President's certification to include statements that South Africa: (1) allows full and equal participation of nonwhites in the political system; (2) provides the same educational opportunities to nonwhites as are available to whites; (3) has eliminated discrimination in employment on the basis of race or ethnic origin; and (4) has terminated the policy of relocating South African blacks in the bantustans or homelands. Authorizes the President to resume diplomatic relations with South Africa only if: (1) the President makes a certification to the Congress; and (2) within 60 days after the President submits such certification a joint resolution is enacted approving the certification. Sets forth expedited procedures fo…

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Cosponsors (16)

16 Democrats