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H.R. 997 (99th)

A bill to prohibit United States persons from making or holding any investment in South Africa, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

6 February 1985

Last action

17 July 1986 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.R.4868.

Sponsors

Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

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Summary

Prohibits any U.S. person from making or holding any investment in South Africa. Prohibits importing any article grown or produced in South Africa. Prohibits exporting to South Africa goods, technology, or other information subject to U.S. jurisdiction, except for certain medicine and medical supplies. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prohibit landing rights for South African aircraft, except in emergencies. Prohibits importing gold coins minted in or sold by South Africa. Prohibits tax credits or deductions for any income, war profits, or excess profits taxes paid or accrued to South Africa. Directs the President to provide for enforcement of this Act. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 February 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 February 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State, DOT, OMB.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 February 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  8. 20 May 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State, Treasury, Commerce, Labor, Customs, ITC, USTR.

    Source: Committee

  9. 20 May 1985

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From State.

    Source: Committee

  10. 26 July 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From ITC.

    Source: Committee

  11. 9 April 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 16 April 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  13. 17 July 1986

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.4868.

    Source: Committee

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