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[H.R. 4051 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4051
To address hostile and antisemitic conduct by the Republic of South
Africa.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 17, 2025
Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was 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
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A BILL
To address hostile and antisemitic conduct by the Republic of South
Africa.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Addressing Hostile and Antisemitic
Conduct by the Republic of South Africa Act of 2025''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The Government of the Republic of South Africa has, in
recent years, engaged in repeated diplomatic and legal actions
targeting the State of Israel and Jewish communities under the
guise of international law.
(2) These actions include the misuse of international legal
institutions to advance politically motivated and antisemitic
narratives inconsistent with objective human rights norms.
(3) The Government of South Africa has increasingly aligned
itself with authoritarian regimes and global actors hostile to
United States national interests and democratic values.
(4) United States taxpayer dollars must not be used to
subsidize governments that engage in or legitimize such
conduct.
SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY.
It is the policy of the United States to--
(1) oppose antisemitic actions and rhetoric in any
international forum;
(2) hold foreign governments accountable for abuse of
international institutions for political targeting; and
(3) respond proportionately to governments that engage in
hostility toward United States allies and international
stability.
SEC. 4. SUSPENSION OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH
AFRICA.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no
funds may be obligated or expended to provide direct assistance to the
Government of South Africa unless the Secretary of State certifies to
Congress that such Government--
(1) has ceased all formal support for international legal
actions that unfairly target the State of Israel or Jewish
individuals based solely on religious or ethnic identity;
(2) has implemented meaningful reforms to address
corruption within state institutions; and
(3) has engaged constructively with United States diplomats
regarding the normalization of international legal standards
and the protection of religious minorities.
(b) Exceptions.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply
with respect to the following:
(1) Humanitarian aid.
(2) Public health programs administered by nongovernmental
organizations.
SEC. 5. TARGETED SANCTIONS AGAINST SOUTH AFRICAN OFFICIALS.
The President shall impose sanctions under the Global Magnitsky
Human Rights Accountability Act against any current or former official
of the Government of South Africa who--
(1) promotes or implements antisemitic policies or rhetoric
in an official capacity;
(2) uses public office to unjustly target the State of
Israel or Jewish individuals through international courts or
diplomatic platforms; or
(3) engages in gross corruption, including the misuse of
foreign aid or public funds.
SEC. 6. REPORT.
(a) Initial Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress
a report detailing--
(1) all legal, diplomatic, or rhetorical actions taken by
the Government of South Africa in the past five years targeting
the State of Israel, Jews, or Jewish institutions; and
(2) a summary of United States assistance provided to South
Africa, including military training, law enforcement support,
and financial assistance.
(b) Annual Update.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be
updated and resubmitted annually for 3 years following the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 7. TERMINATION.
The provisions of sections 4 and 5 shall terminate upon
certification by the President to Congress that the Government of South
Africa has--
(1) ceased participation in politically motivated
international legal actions against allies of the United
States;
(2) implemented institutional reforms sufficient to prevent
further abuse of international law and reduction of corruption;
and
(3) taken concrete steps to improve diplomatic and security
cooperation with the United States and its democratic allies.
SEC. 8. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this Act may be construed to--
(1) prohibit United States diplomatic engagement with the
Government of South Africa;
(2) restrict private humanitarian or charitable assistance;
or
(3) affect trade agreements or tariffs not directly linked
to the behavior addressed in this Act.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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.
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.
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