Bill would cut US aid to South Africa over Israel-related actions
In committeeH.R. 4051Latest action
Sponsor: W. Gregory Steube · Representative · FL
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Official title: Addressing Hostile and Antisemitic Conduct by the Republic of South Africa Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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HR 4051 would block most direct U.S. aid to South Africa unless the State Department certifies policy changes on Israel and corruption.
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What does this do?
The bill cuts off most direct U.S. government assistance to South Africa unless the Secretary of State certifies the country stopped supporting legal actions seen as targeting Israel or Jewish people, made anti-corruption progress, and cooperated with U.S. diplomats. It also directs sanctions, including travel bans and financial restrictions, on South African officials tied to antisemitic policies, anti-Israel actions in international venues, or serious corruption. The State Department must report to Congress within 90 days, with annual updates for three years.
Who does it affect?
It affects the South African government and its officials, plus U.S. agencies that administer foreign aid to South Africa.
Why does it matter?
The restrictions would limit how U.S. foreign aid dollars can be used regarding South Africa and could affect diplomatic and financial dealings with sanctioned officials, until the president certifies South Africa has changed course.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 17, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 17, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — 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.