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H.R. 12463 95th Congress House

A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to prohibit any new investment in South Africa by United States persons and to impose sanctions on United States persons with existing…

Official title: A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to prohibit any new investment in South Africa by United States persons and to impose sanctions on United… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to prohibit any new investment in South Africa by United States persons and to impose sanctions on United States persons with existing investments in businesses in South Africa that engage in unfair employment practices.

Introduced: May 1, 1978 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 95th Congress ended
It never became law before the 95th Congress (1977–1978) 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.
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May 1, 1978
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
May 1, 1978
Referred to House Committee on International Relations.
May 1, 1978
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 1, 1978

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Export Administration Act to prohibit United States persons from making investments in South Africa, other than those consisting soley of earnings derived from existing enterprises and made in such enterprises. Imposes fines of up to $1,000,000 for violations of this Act.

Prohibits United States persons with major investments in South Africa from: (1) receiving licenses for exports to South Africa; (2) entering into Federal Government contracts; (3) receiving income tax credits for South African taxes; or (4) using Export-Import Bank services, if engaged in unfair employment practices or if not listed on the roster established by this Act. Establishes the mechanism for enforcement of such prohibitions. Establishes an Advisory Board to recommend policy with respect to the exercise of the authority granted under this Act.

Requires persons having major investments, as defined in this Act, to notify the Administrator designated by the President to carry out the Act's provisions. Requires the Administrator to establish a roster of all persons complying with required employment practices. Prescribes procedures for findings of unfair employment practices and for enforcement of violations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 12463: A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to prohibit any new investment in South Africa by United States persons and to impose sanctions on United States persons with existing investments in businesses in South Africa that engage in unfair employment practices.. 95th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/95-HR-12463/
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"H.R. 12463: A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to prohibit any new investment in South Africa by United States persons and to impose sanctions on United States persons with existing investments in businesses in South Africa that engage in unfair employment practices.." 95th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/95-HR-12463/.
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H.R. 12463, 95th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/95-HR-12463/.
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[H.R. 12463: A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to prohibit any new investment in South Africa by United States persons and to impose sanctions on United States persons with existing investments in businesses in South Africa that engage in unfair employment practices.](https://openamerica.io/bill/95-HR-12463/)
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