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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4051

South Africa: Restrictions on Government Aid and Sanctions

Addressing Hostile and Antisemitic Conduct by the Republic of South Africa Act of 2025

9 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill would stop the U.S. government from sending direct money to the government of South Africa. This freeze on funding would stay in place until South Africa stops using international courts to target Israel and makes changes to fix corruption within its own government institutions.
  • While the South African government would lose direct funding, the bill makes sure that regular people still get help. Money for food, medicine, and public health programs run by charities and non-profit groups would not be cut off.
  • The bill also targets specific South African leaders. The U.S. would be required to freeze the bank accounts and block the travel of any South African officials who promote antisemitism or use their power to unfairly attack Israel in international organizations.
  • The bill's sponsor argues that South Africa has become too friendly with countries that are hostile to the U.S. and is using international law as a political weapon. The goal is to pressure South Africa to change its foreign policy and improve its relationship with the U.S. and its allies.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jun 17, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jun 17, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Addressing Hostile and Antisemitic Conduct by the Republic of South Africa Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 4051
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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