HR 4868 · 99th Congress · International Affairs

Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-05-21· Sponsored by Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
Enacted
Latest: Became Public Law No: 99-440.(1986-10-02)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1986-10-02
Yea 78Nay 21
PassedSenate · 1986-10-02
Yea 78Nay 21
PassedHouse · 1986-09-29
Yea 313Nay 83
PassedHouse · 1986-09-29
Yea 313Nay 83
PassedHouse · 1986-09-12
Yea 308Nay 77
PassedHouse · 1986-09-12
Yea 308Nay 77

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 - Prohibits U.S. persons from: (1) making loans to South Africa or any organization owned or controlled by South Africa; (2) making any investment in South Africa; (3) contributing technology or technological services to the exploration for, or the research, development, or production of, energy sources in or for South Africa; or (4) making deposits in a foreign bank which is organized under South African law or owned or controlled by South Africans or a branch bank located in South Africa. Prohibits foreign banks organized under South African law or owned or controlled by South Africans from establishing or operating branches in the United States. Excludes from such prohibitions those loans, investments, and technology contracts entered into before May 21, 1986. Prohibits importing uranium ore, uranium oxide, coal, and steel from South Africa. Prohibits: (1) U.S. persons from making or holding any investment in South Africa in a business that sells computers, computer software, or computer services; and (2) exporting computers, computer software, or computer services to South Africa. Provides that such computer investment and export prohibitions shall no…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans