A bill to require divestiture from the oil industry in South Africa, and to prohibit exports of crude oil and refined petroleum products to South Africa, unless certain conditions are met, and for other purposes.
Anti-Apartheid Petroleum Sanctions Act - Provides for divestiture of U.S. investments in the oil industry in South Africa and for a ban on oil exports to South Africa unless the following conditions are met within 12-months of enactment of this Act: (1) certification by the President to the Congress that South Africa has freed Nelson Mandela and all political prisoners and has entered into good faith negotiations with truly representative leaders of the black majority for a new political system or has totally dismantled apartheid; and (2) enactment of a joint resolution approving such certification. Provides for expedited consideration of such joint resolution. Requires the divestiture of U.S. investments in the oil industry in South Africa to be effective six months after such 12-month period. Makes the prohibition on U.S. exports of oil to South Africa effective at the end of such 12-month period.
Prohibits any Federal agency from issuing a lease or permit for the exploration, development, or production of coal, gas, or oil to anyone who violates the divestiture provision or the export prohibition of this Act. Provides for enforcement of this Act. Sets forth additional penalties for violations of this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.
Referred to Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.
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