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H.J.Res. 446 (95th)

Joint resolution to require a review of U.S. practices with respect to the embargo on arms shipments to the Republic of South Africa in order to insure that such embargo is effective.

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Introduced

6 May 1977

Last action

6 May 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Cavanaugh, John J. [D-NE-2], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21], Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Fary, John G. [D-IL-5], Rep. Burke, Yvonne B. [D-CA-28], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38], Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16], Rep. McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. [R-CA-12], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Reuss, Henry S. [D-WI-5], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Nix, Robert N. C. [D-PA-2], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Badillo, Herman [D-NY-21], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]

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1 August 2024

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Summary

Directs the President to review United States policies and practices with respect to arms shipments to South Africa and to insure that such policies and practices are consistent with obligations under the United Nations Security Council Resolution to prevent shipment of arms and related items which might contribute to apartheid in South Africa. Requires the President to report on such review to Congress and to explain the licensing of "nonmilitary weapons" for shipment to South Africa.

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Timeline

  1. 6 May 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 May 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 May 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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