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S. 1493 (103rd)

South African Democratic Transition Support Act of 1993

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Introduced

24 September 1993

Last action

6 December 1994 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Sponsors

Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]

Subjects

Taxation, Education

Source updated

26 August 2025

Taxation · Education

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Summary

South African Democratic Transition Support Act of 1993 - Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to U.S. policy towards South Africa. Repeals specified provisions of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986, providing for a total repeal of such Act when the President certifies to the Congress that an interim government that was elected on a nonracial basis through free and fair elections has taken office in South Africa. Urges all State or local governments and private entities in the United States to rescind any restrictions on economic interactions with South Africa. Authorizes the President to provide development and economic support fund assistance to support the transition to nonracial democracy in South Africa. Prohibits such assistance to the Government of South Africa unless the President certifies to the Congress that an interim government elected on a nonracial basis through free and fair elections has taken office. Exempts from such prohibition assistance to the Transitional Executive Council, South African higher education institutions, and any other entity that would promote the transition to nonracial democracy. Declares that the President should: (1) negotiate a tax treaty with South Africa; (2) initiate negotiations with the South African Government to provide for Overseas Private Investment Corporation programs in such country; (3) conclude cooperative agreements with South Africa on various issues; and (4) encourage other donors to expand their activities in support of the transition to nonracial democracy. States that: (1) the Director of the Trade and Development Agency should provide additional funds for projects in South Africa; (2) the Export-Import Bank should expand its activities in connection with exports to South Africa; and (3) the Director of the U.S. Information Agency should use his authorities to promote the transition to nonracial democracy. Requires the heads of Federal Government agencies, in procuring goods or services, to make affirmative efforts to assist business enterprises having more than 50 percent ownership by nonwhite South Africans. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive directors of international financial institutions to urge financial assistance to South Africa to support the transition to democracy.

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Timeline

  1. 24 September 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S12491-12495)

    Source: Floor

  2. 24 September 1993

    Introduced

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S12491-12495)

    Source: Floor

  3. 24 September 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 September 1993

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  5. 27 September 1993

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  6. 27 September 1993

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 7 October 1994

    Introduced

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 5 December 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

    Source: Committee

  9. 6 December 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

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  • Referred in House (text)

    Referred in House · EN · 7 October 1994

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    Referred in House · EN · 7 October 1994

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    Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 September 1993

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    Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 September 1993

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    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 24 September 1993

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