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119-hr-2633119th Congress

U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]

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Summary

Creates a formal U.S. review-and-sanctions mechanism focused on South Africa. It requires the President to determine whether South African actions undermine U.S. national security or foreign policy and to link findings to possible sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.

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  • South African officials and African National Congress leaders: The President must submit a classified list within 120 days naming individuals found to have engaged in corruption or human rights abuses, with an explanation of conduct and either a sanctions timeline or a legal justification for not imposing sanctions.
  • The President and executive agencies: A presidential determination is required within 30 days and a comprehensive bilateral relationship review with the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Trade Representative, and other agencies must be delivered within 120 days.
  • Congress and the public: An unclassified determination and justification report must be provided to appropriate congressional committees and released publicly, and the law frames South Africa's closer ties with the People's Republic of China and Russia as a U.S. security concern.

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Review and possible sanctions on South Africa

If enacted, the President would certify within 30 days whether South Africa undermines U.S. security or foreign policy. The President would consult State and Defense, release an unclassified determination, and send Congress a report that may include a classified annex. The President would also run a full review of U.S.–South Africa ties, consult State, Defense, the U.S. Trade Representative, and other agencies, and report results within 120 days. Within 120 days, the President, with State and Treasury, would give Congress a classified list of senior South African officials and ANC leaders tied to corruption or human rights abuses under Global Magnitsky standards. For each person, the report would explain the conduct and give a sanctions timeline or a legal reason not to sanction.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 4/7/2025

  • Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 4/24/2025

  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 7/2/2025

  • Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

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