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H.J.Res.168 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974) [93rd]
Sponsor:
Rep. Helstoski, Henry [D-NJ-9] (Introduced 01/11/1973)

Summary:
Summary: H.J.Res.168 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)

There is one summary for this bill. Bill summaries are authored by CRS.

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Introduced in House (01/11/1973)

Provides that no United States person or corporation having a major investment in an enterprise in the Republic of South Africa, or affiliated with an entity doing business in South Africa, shall be eligible to enter into any contract with any agency of the United States Government unless such person or corporation is doing business in South Africa in accordance with fair employment practices.

Provides that the President shall delegate his enforcement authority to the head of the Government agency that administers contracts pursuant to Presidential Order 11246, relating to nondiscrimination in employment by Government contracts. Provides that the President shall appoint an Advisory Board for the purpose of recommending policy to such Administrator for the purpose of exercising his authority under this joint resolution.

Requires the Administrator, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, to review the employment practices of United States persons and corporations in South Africa with major investments in enterprises, and to establish a roster of persons and corporations doing business in accordance with fair employment practices. Provides for judicial review by a person or corporation aggrieved by an order of the Administrator.

Defines the terms "major investment," "fair employment practices," and "person" for purposes of this joint resolution.

Allows the President to exempt any person or corporation, for reasons of national security or national defense, from the provisions of this joint resolution for a period not exceeding ninety days.

Provides that the Administrator shall investigate charges of violations of these provisions, and issue such additional rules and regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution, including the cancellation of contracts with contractors in violation. Requires an annual report by the Administrator to the President and the Congress on the Advisory Board and the activities under this joint resolution.


Major Actions:
Summary: H.J.Res.168 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)

There is one summary for this bill. Bill summaries are authored by CRS.

Shown Here:
Introduced in House (01/11/1973)

Provides that no United States person or corporation having a major investment in an enterprise in the Republic of South Africa, or affiliated with an entity doing business in South Africa, shall be eligible to enter into any contract with any agency of the United States Government unless such person or corporation is doing business in South Africa in accordance with fair employment practices.

Provides that the President shall delegate his enforcement authority to the head of the Government agency that administers contracts pursuant to Presidential Order 11246, relating to nondiscrimination in employment by Government contracts. Provides that the President shall appoint an Advisory Board for the purpose of recommending policy to such Administrator for the purpose of exercising his authority under this joint resolution.

Requires the Administrator, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, to review the employment practices of United States persons and corporations in South Africa with major investments in enterprises, and to establish a roster of persons and corporations doing business in accordance with fair employment practices. Provides for judicial review by a person or corporation aggrieved by an order of the Administrator.

Defines the terms "major investment," "fair employment practices," and "person" for purposes of this joint resolution.

Allows the President to exempt any person or corporation, for reasons of national security or national defense, from the provisions of this joint resolution for a period not exceeding ninety days.

Provides that the Administrator shall investigate charges of violations of these provisions, and issue such additional rules and regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution, including the cancellation of contracts with contractors in violation. Requires an annual report by the Administrator to the President and the Congress on the Advisory Board and the activities under this joint resolution.


Amendments:
Summary: H.J.Res.168 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)

There is one summary for this bill. Bill summaries are authored by CRS.

Shown Here:
Introduced in House (01/11/1973)

Provides that no United States person or corporation having a major investment in an enterprise in the Republic of South Africa, or affiliated with an entity doing business in South Africa, shall be eligible to enter into any contract with any agency of the United States Government unless such person or corporation is doing business in South Africa in accordance with fair employment practices.

Provides that the President shall delegate his enforcement authority to the head of the Government agency that administers contracts pursuant to Presidential Order 11246, relating to nondiscrimination in employment by Government contracts. Provides that the President shall appoint an Advisory Board for the purpose of recommending policy to such Administrator for the purpose of exercising his authority under this joint resolution.

Requires the Administrator, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, to review the employment practices of United States persons and corporations in South Africa with major investments in enterprises, and to establish a roster of persons and corporations doing business in accordance with fair employment practices. Provides for judicial review by a person or corporation aggrieved by an order of the Administrator.

Defines the terms "major investment," "fair employment practices," and "person" for purposes of this joint resolution.

Allows the President to exempt any person or corporation, for reasons of national security or national defense, from the provisions of this joint resolution for a period not exceeding ninety days.

Provides that the Administrator shall investigate charges of violations of these provisions, and issue such additional rules and regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution, including the cancellation of contracts with contractors in violation. Requires an annual report by the Administrator to the President and the Congress on the Advisory Board and the activities under this joint resolution.


Cosponsors:
Summary: H.J.Res.168 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)

There is one summary for this bill. Bill summaries are authored by CRS.

Shown Here:
Introduced in House (01/11/1973)

Provides that no United States person or corporation having a major investment in an enterprise in the Republic of South Africa, or affiliated with an entity doing business in South Africa, shall be eligible to enter into any contract with any agency of the United States Government unless such person or corporation is doing business in South Africa in accordance with fair employment practices.

Provides that the President shall delegate his enforcement authority to the head of the Government agency that administers contracts pursuant to Presidential Order 11246, relating to nondiscrimination in employment by Government contracts. Provides that the President shall appoint an Advisory Board for the purpose of recommending policy to such Administrator for the purpose of exercising his authority under this joint resolution.

Requires the Administrator, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, to review the employment practices of United States persons and corporations in South Africa with major investments in enterprises, and to establish a roster of persons and corporations doing business in accordance with fair employment practices. Provides for judicial review by a person or corporation aggrieved by an order of the Administrator.

Defines the terms "major investment," "fair employment practices," and "person" for purposes of this joint resolution.

Allows the President to exempt any person or corporation, for reasons of national security or national defense, from the provisions of this joint resolution for a period not exceeding ninety days.

Provides that the Administrator shall investigate charges of violations of these provisions, and issue such additional rules and regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution, including the cancellation of contracts with contractors in violation. Requires an annual report by the Administrator to the President and the Congress on the Advisory Board and the activities under this joint resolution.


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