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South African Trade Limitation Act

Introduced: October 26, 1977 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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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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Oct 26, 1977
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 26, 1977
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South African Trade Limitation Act - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the importation of articles manufactured or produced by labor whose wages are differentiated on the basis of race. Repeals the exemption on goods which are not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States and which are imported from countries utilizing convict labor or such wage discrimination, unless such goods are required in the interests of national security.

What's happening now October 26, 1977

Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 9754: South African Trade Limitation Act. 95th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/95-HR-9754/
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