U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025
HR 2633 requires the U.S. President to conduct a review of U.S.-South Africa relations within 120 days of enactment. The bill mandates a presidential certification within 30 days confirming whether South Africa's actions undermine U.S. interests, along with a comprehensive report on bilateral relations. It also requires a separate report identifying South African officials who may face sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act for corruption or human rights abuses. The bill does not change current policy but triggers a formal review process based on findings about South Africa's diplomatic ties with Hamas, Russia, and China. This is a procedural measure focused on assessing and potentially adjusting U.S. engagement with South Africa.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Jul 22, 2025
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Jul 22, 2025
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 13.
lower
Jul 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Apr 3, 2025
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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.
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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