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H.R. 7256 118th Congress House

U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act

Official title: To require a full review of the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa.

Introduced: February 6, 2024 Introduced by: John James Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
International Affairs AfricaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international relief
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Political parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSouth AfricaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 21, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 13.
Mar 21, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 20, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 6, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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 Latest action March 21, 2024

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 13.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act

This bill requires the President to make determinations about the relationship between the United States and South Africa.

No later than 30 days after this bill's enactment, the President must certify to Congress a determination whether South Africa has undermined U.S. national security or foreign policy interests. This determination must also be released publicly.

The President must also report to Congress a comprehensive review of the U.S.-South Africa bilateral relationship.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 3 Republican 4
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Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Feb 29, 2024
 R
Baird, James R.
Indiana · Feb 26, 2024
 D
Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Feb 26, 2024
 R
Kim, Young
California · Feb 26, 2024
 R
Mills, Cory
Florida · Feb 26, 2024
 R
Lawler, Michael
New York · Feb 20, 2024
 D
Moskowitz, Jared
Florida · Feb 6, 2024
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7256: U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7256/
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"H.R. 7256: U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7256/.
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H.R. 7256, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7256/.
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