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Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986

Introduced: May 21, 1986 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 2, 1986
Became Public Law No: 99-440.
Oct 2, 1986
Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 78-21. Record Vote No: 311.
Oct 2, 1986
Passed Senate over veto: Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 78-21. Record Vote No: 311.
Oct 1, 1986
Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
Oct 1, 1986
Veto message on H.R. 4868 considered in Senate.
Sep 30, 1986
Cloture motion on the passage of the bill upon reconsideration, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding, presented in Senate.
Sep 30, 1986
Veto message considered in Senate.
Sep 30, 1986
Veto message received in Senate. Held at the desk.
Sep 29, 1986
Passed House Over Veto by Yea-Nay Vote: 313 - 83 (Record Vote No: 425).
Sep 29, 1986
Passed House over veto: Passed House Over Veto by Yea-Nay Vote: 313 - 83 (Record Vote No: 425).
Sep 26, 1986
Vetoed by President.
Sep 15, 1986
Presented to President.
Sep 15, 1986
Measure Signed in Senate.
Sep 12, 1986
House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Yea-Nay Vote: 308 - 77 (Record Vote No: 381).
Sep 12, 1986
Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Yea-Nay Vote: 308 - 77 (Record Vote No: 381).
Sep 11, 1986
Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.548 Reported to House.
Sep 11, 1986
Committee on Rules Granted a Rule Providing for Consideration in the House of a Motion to Agree to the Senate Amendments; Waiving All Points of Order.
Sep 8, 1986
Senate appointed conferees Lugar; Helms; Pell.
Aug 15, 1986
Senate insisted on its amendments, requested a conference.
Aug 15, 1986
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2701 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 84-14. Record Vote No: 252.
Aug 15, 1986
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2701 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 84-14. Record Vote No: 252.
Aug 15, 1986
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 2701 amended.
Aug 15, 1986
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Jul 14, 1986
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 716.
Jun 24, 1986
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jun 24, 1986
Received in the Senate, read the first time.
Jun 18, 1986
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 1986
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 1986
Committee Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute Considered as an Original Bill for the Purpose of Amendment.
Jun 18, 1986
Called up by House by Rule.
Jun 18, 1986
Rule Passed House.
Jun 17, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Rules Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than Jun 18, 86.
Jun 17, 1986
Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.478 Reported to House.
Jun 17, 1986
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.
Jun 17, 1986
Committee on Rules Granted a Modified Open Rule Providing Two Hours and Thirty Minutes of General Debate.
Jun 16, 1986
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Ways and Means. Report No: 99-638 (Part II).
Jun 13, 1986
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Report No: 99-638 (Part I).
Jun 11, 1986
House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 11, 1986
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jun 11, 1986
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 11, 1986
Executive Comment Received From Commerce.
Jun 10, 1986
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jun 10, 1986
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 10, 1986
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 5, 1986
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 4, 1986
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Jun 4, 1986
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 2, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jun 2, 1986
Executive Comment Requested from State, DOT, OMB.
May 30, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 - Prohibits U.S. persons from: (1) making loans to South Africa or any organization owned or controlled by South Africa; (2) making any investment in South Africa; (3) contributing technology or technological services to the exploration for, or the research, development, or production of, energy sources in or for South Africa; or (4) making deposits in a foreign bank which is organized under South African law or owned or controlled by South Africans or a branch bank located in South Africa. Prohibits foreign banks organized under South African law or owned or controlled by South Africans from establishing or operating branches in the United States. Excludes from such prohibitions those loans, investments, and technology contracts entered into before May 21, 1986.

Prohibits importing uranium ore, uranium oxide, coal, and steel from South Africa.

Prohibits: (1) U.S. persons from making or holding any investment in South Africa in a business that sells computers, computer software, or computer services; and (2) exporting computers, computer software, or computer services to South Africa. Provides that such computer investment and export prohibitions shall not apply if, within 12 months of enactment of this Act: (1) the President certifies 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 the apartheid system; and (2) a joint resolution is enacted approving such certification. Provides for expedited consideration of such resolution.

Authorizes using additional funds for aid for South Africa under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962. Earmarks such funds for refugee assistance programs and community development projects. Requires the President to give quarterly reports to specified congressional committees on the assistance provided with such funds.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to prohibit the takeoff and landing in the United States of aircraft owned by South Africa or South African nationals except in emergencies.

Provides for the enforcement of this Act and for penalties for violations of this Act.

Requires the President to try, through negotiations, to persuade other countries to adopt restrictions on activities with respect to South Africa consistent with this Act. Requires the President to report annually to the Congress on the status of such negotiations. Sets forth information to be included in such reports.

Requires the President, during June of 1988, to report to the Congress on whether South Africa has: (1) 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 (2) has totally dismantled the apartheid system. Requires the President, if such conditions have not been met, to include in such report recommendations on whether U.S. persons should be required to divest themselves of their South African investments. Terminates all the provisions of this Act upon enactment of a joint resolution approving a presidential determination that such conditions have been met.

What's happening now October 2, 1986

Became Public Law No: 99-440.

 Committees of jurisdiction 9
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3