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No Student Exchanges with North Korean Schools Act

12/30/2022, 6:02 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4004

Bill 117 HR 4004, also known as the No Student Exchanges with North Korean Schools Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to prohibit any student exchanges between American schools and schools in North Korea.

The bill aims to prevent any potential influence or propaganda from North Korean schools on American students. It also seeks to uphold the sanctions and restrictions currently in place against North Korea by the US government.

If passed, this bill would effectively ban any educational exchanges, programs, or partnerships between schools in the United States and North Korea. This includes both public and private schools at all levels, from elementary to higher education. Supporters of the bill argue that allowing student exchanges with North Korean schools could pose a threat to national security and undermine efforts to isolate and pressure the North Korean regime. They believe that cutting off these exchanges is a necessary step to protect American students from potential indoctrination or manipulation by the North Korean government. Opponents of the bill may argue that educational exchanges can promote cultural understanding and diplomacy between countries, and that banning these exchanges could hinder efforts to foster peaceful relations with North Korea. Overall, Bill 117 HR 4004 is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to restrict student exchanges between American schools and North Korean schools in order to protect national security interests and uphold sanctions against North Korea.

Congressional Summary of HR 4004

No Student Exchanges with North Korean Schools Act

This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) from receiving certain federal education funds if the IHE has an agreement in effect with an IHE or other organization that is directly funded by the North Korean government.

Current Status of Bill HR 4004

Bill HR 4004 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2021. Bill HR 4004 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 17, 2021.  Bill HR 4004's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 17, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4004

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4004

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4004

No Student Exchanges with North Korean Schools Act
To prohibit Federal funding for institutions of higher education that have partnerships with schools or other organizations funded by North Korea, and for other purposes.
No Student Exchanges with North Korean Schools Act

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