North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 3012 North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/16/2024, 8:37 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3012

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 3012

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 organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increasing the availability of sources of information inside North Korea that are not controlled by North Korea's government; and (3) supporting organizations that provide humanitarian assistance to North Koreans who are outside of North Korea without the permission of North Korea's government.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3012

Bill HR 3012 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since November 21, 2024. Bill HR 3012 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2023. Bill HR 3012's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of November 21, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3012

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Total Number of Cosponsors

110

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3012

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3012

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.

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