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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 4) This bill provides for increased dissemination of news and information access to North Korea. The North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 is amended to include news rebroadcasting in supported broadcasting to North Korea. (Sec. 5) The President may: (1) distribute or provide grants to distribute information receiving devices, electronically readable devices, and other informational sources into North Korea; and (2) provide grants to develop and distribute new products or methods to allow North Koreans easier access to outside information. The Broadcasting Board of Governors may broadcast American, Korean, Chinese, and other popular music, television, movies, and popular cultural references as part of its programming. The board shall broadcast to North Korea in the Korean language information on rights, laws, and freedoms afforded through the North Korean Constitution and through human rights treaties or other international agreements. The bill urges that information access efforts should include religious communities and be coordinated with the Office of International Religious Freedom. (Sec. 7) The President may provide grants for research on North Korea's denial of human rights. The bill extends through FY2022: (1) programs that promote human rights, democracy, the rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) actions to promote freedom of information in North Korea; and (3) humanitarian assistance to North Koreans who are outside of North Korea without the permission of the government. The bill extends through 2022 annual reporting requirements regarding: (1) freedom of information, (2) North Korean human rights issues, (3) U.S. humanitarian assistance inside North Korea and to North Koreans outside of North Korea, and (4) the number of North Koreans seeking refugee status or political asylum in the United States.
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2017 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Became Public Law No: 115-198.
Became Public Law No: 115-198.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5787-5788)
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5787-5788)
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5787-5788)
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Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2017 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of the Census, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2396)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 531). (text: CR H7441-7442)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 531).(text: CR H7441-7442)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7473-7474)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2061.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7441-7444)
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| Referred to |
| April 6, 2017 |
| September 25, 2017 |
| Introduced in House | April 6, 2017 |
| Enrolled Bill | -- |
| Republican |
| FL |
| Colleen Hanabusa | Democratic | HI |
| Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. | Republican | NY |
| Darrell Issa | Republican | CA |
| Edward R. Royce | Republican | CA |
| Eliot L. Engel | Democratic | NY |
| Gene Green | Democratic | TX |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Jody B. Hice | Republican | GA |
| Joe Wilson | Republican | SC |
| Stephanie N. Murphy | Democratic | FL |
| Ted S. Yoho | Republican | FL |