A bill to require diplomatic relations to be severed with the Republic of South Africa if that country does not abolish the system of apartheid within 2 years.
South Africa Political Sanctions Act of 1985 - Directs the President to sever diplomatic relations with South Africa: (1) two years after enactment of this Act, unless the President certifies to the Congress that South Africa has abolished its system of apartheid; or (2) 60 days after the President submits such a certification to the Congress unless, before the end of that 60-day period, a joint resolution is enacted approving the President's certification. Requires the President's certification to include statements that South Africa: (1) allows full and equal participation of nonwhites in the political system; (2) provides the same educational opportunities to nonwhites as are available to whites; (3) has eliminated discrimination in employment on the basis of race or ethnic origin; and (4) has terminated the policy of relocating South African blacks in the bantustans or homelands.
Authorizes the President to resume diplomatic relations with South Africa only if: (1) the President makes a certification to the Congress; and (2) within 60 days after the President submits such certification a joint resolution is enacted approving the certification. Sets forth expedited procedures for considering such joint resolutions.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.
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