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

USA119th CongressHR-4051| House 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to address hostile and antisemitic conduct by the Republic of South Africa, citing its repeated diplomatic and legal actions targeting Israel and Jewish communities. Congress finds that South Africa has misused international legal institutions to advance politically motivated narratives and has increasingly aligned with regimes hostile to U.S. interests, asserting that U.S. taxpayer dollars should not subsidize such behavior. The legislation mandates the suspension of direct assistance to the Government of South Africa, with exceptions for humanitarian aid and public health programs administered by nongovernmental organizations. This suspension would remain in place unless the Secretary of State certifies that South Africa has ceased actions unfairly targeting Israel or Jewish individuals, implemented meaningful anti-corruption reforms, and engaged constructively with U.S. diplomats. Additionally, the bill requires the President to impose targeted sanctions against South African officials who promote antisemitic policies, unjustly target Israel or Jewish individuals, or engage in gross corruption. The Secretary of State must also submit reports detailing South Africa's actions and U.S. assistance. These measures would terminate upon presidential certification that South Africa has ceased politically motivated legal actions, implemented institutional reforms, and improved cooperation with the United States.
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Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2025
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.
  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2025
    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.

International Affairs

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

USA119th CongressHR-4051| House 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
This bill aims to address hostile and antisemitic conduct by the Republic of South Africa, citing its repeated diplomatic and legal actions targeting Israel and Jewish communities. Congress finds that South Africa has misused international legal institutions to advance politically motivated narratives and has increasingly aligned with regimes hostile to U.S. interests, asserting that U.S. taxpayer dollars should not subsidize such behavior. The legislation mandates the suspension of direct assistance to the Government of South Africa, with exceptions for humanitarian aid and public health programs administered by nongovernmental organizations. This suspension would remain in place unless the Secretary of State certifies that South Africa has ceased actions unfairly targeting Israel or Jewish individuals, implemented meaningful anti-corruption reforms, and engaged constructively with U.S. diplomats. Additionally, the bill requires the President to impose targeted sanctions against South African officials who promote antisemitic policies, unjustly target Israel or Jewish individuals, or engage in gross corruption. The Secretary of State must also submit reports detailing South Africa's actions and U.S. assistance. These measures would terminate upon presidential certification that South Africa has ceased politically motivated legal actions, implemented institutional reforms, and improved cooperation with the United States.
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Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2025
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.
  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2025
    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.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted