An original bill to require the imposition of economic sanctions against the Government of South Africa if, within two years, significant progress has not been made toward ending its policy of apartheid, and for other purposes.

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Declares that it shall be U.S. policy to impose economic sanctions against South Africa if within two years of enactment of this Act significant progress has not been made toward ending apartheid. Urges the President to: (1) raise the issue of reform in South Africa during the May 1985 economic summit; and (2) establish with the other industrialized democracies an Inter-Allied Working Group on South Africa to monitor reforms and, if necessary, develop multilateral economic sanctions against South Africa. Directs the President to submit to the Congress a report by March 1, 1987, on the extent to which significant progress has been made toward ending apartheid. Sets forth information to be included in such report including: (1) an assessment of the progress made by South Africa in specified areas; (2) a statement of any conclusions drawn by the Inter-Allied Working Group on South Africa; (3) a determination by the President as to whether significant progress has been made in specified areas; and (4) if the President determines that significant progress has not been made, a recommendation as to what sanctions should be imposed. Provides for expedited consideration in the Congress of any joint resolution that would enact such sanctions.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 April 1985

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