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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017

USA115th CongressS-1118| Senate 
| Updated: 12/11/2017
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the President, through the Department of State, to: (1) provide grants to distribute information receiving devices, electronically readable devices, and other informational sources in North Korea; and (2) establish a grant program to develop and/or 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 other applicable treaties or international agreements. The President is authorized to provide grants for research on North Korea's denial of human rights. The bill extends through 2022 the requirements for annual reports from: (1) the Special Envoy on North Korean human rights issues, (2) the U.S. Agency for International Development on U.S. humanitarian assistance activities both inside North Korea and for North Koreans outside of North Korea, and (3) the State Department and Department of Homeland Security on North Korean refugees and immigration. The North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 is amended to authorize appropriations through FY2022 for: (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.

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Timeline
May 11, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 11, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 5, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 11, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 11, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.
Jul 20, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2061
Signed by President.
  • May 11, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 11, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • December 5, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 11, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 11, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.


  • July 20, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2061
    Signed by President.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2397: To amend the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to authorize further actions to promote freedom of information and democracy in North Korea, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
AsiaChinaCongressional oversightDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcastingMilitary command and structureMusicNews media and reportingNorth KoreaProtest and dissentPublic-private cooperationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTelevision and filmTravel and tourismUnited NationsWomen's rights

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017

USA115th CongressS-1118| Senate 
| Updated: 12/11/2017
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the President, through the Department of State, to: (1) provide grants to distribute information receiving devices, electronically readable devices, and other informational sources in North Korea; and (2) establish a grant program to develop and/or 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 other applicable treaties or international agreements. The President is authorized to provide grants for research on North Korea's denial of human rights. The bill extends through 2022 the requirements for annual reports from: (1) the Special Envoy on North Korean human rights issues, (2) the U.S. Agency for International Development on U.S. humanitarian assistance activities both inside North Korea and for North Koreans outside of North Korea, and (3) the State Department and Department of Homeland Security on North Korean refugees and immigration. The North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 is amended to authorize appropriations through FY2022 for: (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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
May 11, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 11, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 5, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 11, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 11, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.
Jul 20, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2061
Signed by President.
  • May 11, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 11, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • December 5, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 11, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 11, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.


  • July 20, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2061
    Signed by President.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2397: To amend the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to authorize further actions to promote freedom of information and democracy in North Korea, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaCongressional oversightDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcastingMilitary command and structureMusicNews media and reportingNorth KoreaProtest and dissentPublic-private cooperationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTelevision and filmTravel and tourismUnited NationsWomen's rights