North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 584 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.

7/12/2024, 3:21 PM

Congressional Summary of S 584

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.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the President to impose certain sanctions, including visa- and property-blocking sanctions, on any person (an individual or entity) that knowingly forced the repatriation of North Korean refugees to North Korea.

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Current Status of Bill S 584

Bill S 584 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill S 584 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 1, 2023. Bill S 584's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 584

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 584

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International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

AsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthChinaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefFreedom of informationGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationNews media and reportingNorth KoreaRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSouth KoreaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTravel and tourismUnited NationsVisas and passportsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWomen's rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 584

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

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