HR Bill 3012 North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-04-28

Bill 118 hr 3012, also known as the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to address human rights abuses in North Korea. The bill seeks to reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, which was originally passed to promote human rights and democracy in North Korea. The main provisions of the bill include increasing funding for programs that support human rights and democracy in North Korea, such as radio broadcasts and humanitarian assistance. The bill also calls for the appointment of a Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, who would be responsible for coordinating US policy on human rights in North Korea. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress on the human rights situation in North Korea, including information on political prison camps, forced labor, and other human rights abuses. The report would also assess the effectiveness of US efforts to promote human rights in North Korea. Overall, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to continue US support for human rights and democracy in North Korea, and to hold the North Korean government accountable for its human rights abuses.

Recent Activity

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Alternative Names

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Asia

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

China

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Federal officials

Foreign aid and international relief

Freedom of information

Government information and archives

Human rights

Infectious and parasitic diseases

International exchange and broadcasting

International law and treaties

International organizations and cooperation

News media and reporting

North Korea

Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Religion

South Korea

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Travel and tourism

United Nations

Visas and passports

War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Women's rights

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]

Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]

Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5]

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]

Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-6]

Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]

Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]

Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]

Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]

Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5]

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]

Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-6]

Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]

Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]

Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

James C. MoylanGabe AmoMonica De La CruzForeign AffairsForeign RelationsNorth Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023118 2nd 474 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

11/22/2024, 11:56 AM

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organization...

Bill 118 hr 3012, also known as the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to address human rights abuses in North Korea. The bill seeks to reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, whi...
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3012

Introduced on
2023-04-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/28/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organization...

Bill 118 hr 3012, also known as the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to address human rights abuses in North Korea. The bill seeks to reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, whi...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/18/2024

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organization...


Latest Action11/21/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.