SCONRES 6 · 99th Congress · International Affairs

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the policy of separate development and the forced relocation of South African Blacks to designated "homelands" is inconsistent with fundamental American values and internationally recognized principles of human rights and should be discontinued.

Introduced 1985-01-22· Sponsored by Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]· Senate

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Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(1985-01-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the policy of separate development and the forced relocation of South Africans is inconsistent with American values and internationally recognized human rights principles; (2) U.S. nonrecognition of South African "homeland" independence should continue; (3) travel to the United States should be denied to "homeland" officials who seek to enter this country unless they hold a valid passport recognized by the United States; and (4) the United States should urge that the forced relocation of South Africans be discontinued and that the rights of all South Africans be protected. Requests the President to send a copy of this resolution to Republic of South Africa officials.…

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Cosponsors (10)

7 Democrats3 Republicans