Alert: House advances Bill targeting South Africa’s foreign policy alignment

Overview

On July 23, 2025, the House Foreign Affairs Committee approved the U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025 ( H.R.2633 ), introduced by Representative Ronny Jackson of Texas and co-led by Representative John James of Michigan. The legislation passed the committee by a 34–16 vote and reflects growing bipartisan concern over South Africa’s foreign policy alignment with adversaries of the U.S., including China, Russia, Iran, and Hamas.

The bill would mandate a full review of U.S.-South Africa relations, and authorize the identification of African National Congress (“ ANC ”) leaders and South African government officials for potential sanctions under U.S. anti-corruption laws.

Key Findings and Allegations

The bill sets forth the following findings as the ba