S 2636 · 99th Congress · International Affairs

South African Restrictions Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-06-26· Sponsored by Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(1986-06-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] South African Restrictions Act of 1986 - Prohibits any U.S. person from: (1) making any loan to, or providing funds for a loan to, South Africa or any organization owned or controlled by South Africa; or (2) otherwise making any investment in South Africa. Provides that such prohibition shall apply to loans or investments made or entered into after June 1, 1986. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prohibit the takeoff and landing in the United States of: (1) aircraft owned by South Africa or South African nationals; or (2) in the case of an aircraft which is scheduled to land in or which has taken off from South Africa, aircraft owned by U.S. nationals. Authorizes the Secretary to make exceptions to such prohibition in emergencies. Declares that it is U.S. policy to encourage all U.S. firms in South Africa to adhere to fair labor principles. Prohibits any Federal agency from interceding with any foreign government regarding the export marketing activity in any country of a U.S. national who employs more than 25 individuals in South Africa and does not adhere to the fair labor principles specified in this Act. Sets forth such principles. Expresses the sense of the Congress th…

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