A substitute amendment to impose sanctions on South Africa if significant progress has not been made in eliminating apartheid in two years. U.S. businesses are required to adhere to the Sullivan principles. It permits the Export Import Bank to extend credit to South African business that are black or nonwhite majority owned firms. It also provides $15 million for education of blacks and $2 million for the Human Rights Fund for South Africa.

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Amendment Number
70
Description
A substitute amendment to impose sanctions on South Africa if significant progress has not been made in eliminating apartheid in two years. U.S. businesses are required to adhere to the Sullivan principles. It permits the Export Import Bank to extend credit to South African business that are black or nonwhite majority owned firms. It also provides $15 million for education of blacks and $2 million for the Human Rights Fund for South Africa.
Congress
99
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 5, 1985
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 112 - 313 (Record Vote No: 138).
Submitted Date
Jun 5, 1985
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 70 — Informed