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HR 3317 100th Congress House International Affairs American investments Apartheid Coal Congress and Members of Congress Congressional oversight Foreign Trade and International Finance Foreign Trade and Investments Human rights Legislation Mines and mineral resources Oil and gas leases Petroleum and petroleum products Petroleum industry Political prisoners Sanctions (International law) South Africa

Anti-Apartheid Petroleum Sanctions Act

Introduced: September 21, 1987 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 12, 1988
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 23, 1988
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 22, 1988
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan 26, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.
Dec 8, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Oct 5, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.
Oct 5, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Sep 21, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Sep 21, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 21, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Anti-Apartheid Petroleum Sanctions Act - Provides for divestiture of U.S. investments in the oil industry in South Africa unless the following conditions are met within six 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 six 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 of this Act. Provides for enforcement of this Act. Sets forth additional penalties for violations of this Act.

What's happening now April 12, 1988

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Oct 7, 1987
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3317: Anti-Apartheid Petroleum Sanctions Act. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3317/
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"H.R. 3317: Anti-Apartheid Petroleum Sanctions Act." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3317/.
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H.R. 3317, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3317/.
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