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H.Con.Res. 64 (99th)

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.

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Introduced

21 February 1985

Last action

1 March 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.

Sponsors

Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 21 February 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 March 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.

    Source: Committee

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