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Introduced
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
In Committee
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
11/21/2024
11/21/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, which aims to promote the protection of human rights, documentation of human rights violations, transparency in the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and the importance of refugee protection in North Korea. The bill extends various reporting requirements and authorities related to supporting human rights and democracy programs, promoting freedom of information, and providing humanitarian assistance. It also requires the Secretary of State to report on efforts to appoint a Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues if the position remains vacant for over a year. Additionally, the bill expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. and North Korea should work to reunite Korean-American divided families as a humanitarian priority.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (38)
Young Kim (R)*,
Gabe Amo (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
André Carson (D),
Buddy Carter (R),
Ed Case (D),
Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Anthony D'Esposito (R),
Monica De La Cruz (R),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
French Hill (R),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Tom Kean (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Kathy Manning (D),
Richard McCormick (R),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
Blake Moore (R),
Jim Moylan (R),
María Salazar (R),
Adam Schiff (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Chris Smith (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 11/21/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3012/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3012/BILLS-118hr3012eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3012/BILLS-118hr3012ih.pdf |
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