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Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act

USA117th CongressHR-1504| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2021
Andy Levin

Andy Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act This bill addresses humanitarian concerns related to sanctions on North Korea. The Office of Foreign Assets Control shall take one or more specified actions relating to U.S. sanctions on North Korea, such as (1) expanding the current humanitarian exception to such sanctions to include items that meet basic human needs and are not subject to the Export Administration Regulations, or (2) exempting certain nonsensitive items for humanitarian operations from specific licensing requirements. For the purposes of such sanctions, personal computers for authorized humanitarian activities by nongovernmental organizations shall not be considered luxury goods. The Department of State shall direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations (UN) to urge the UN to make it less burdensome for nongovernmental organizations to apply for humanitarian exemptions to UN sanctions on North Korea. The State Department shall offer to brief Congress on a strategy to expedite and simplify the process for U.S. passport holders to obtain permission to travel to North Korea to provide humanitarian assistance.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7218
Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act
Mar 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Mar 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-690
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7218
    Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act


  • March 2, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.


  • March 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-690
    Introduced in Senate

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Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act

USA117th CongressHR-1504| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2021
Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act This bill addresses humanitarian concerns related to sanctions on North Korea. The Office of Foreign Assets Control shall take one or more specified actions relating to U.S. sanctions on North Korea, such as (1) expanding the current humanitarian exception to such sanctions to include items that meet basic human needs and are not subject to the Export Administration Regulations, or (2) exempting certain nonsensitive items for humanitarian operations from specific licensing requirements. For the purposes of such sanctions, personal computers for authorized humanitarian activities by nongovernmental organizations shall not be considered luxury goods. The Department of State shall direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations (UN) to urge the UN to make it less burdensome for nongovernmental organizations to apply for humanitarian exemptions to UN sanctions on North Korea. The State Department shall offer to brief Congress on a strategy to expedite and simplify the process for U.S. passport holders to obtain permission to travel to North Korea to provide humanitarian assistance.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7218
Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act
Mar 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Mar 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-690
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7218
    Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act


  • March 2, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.


  • March 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-690
    Introduced in Senate
Andy Levin

Andy Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 117-690: Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthComputers and information technologyConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCustoms enforcementDepartment of the TreasuryEmergency medical services and trauma careForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingGovernment information and archivesInfectious and parasitic diseasesLicensing and registrationsMilitary personnel and dependentsNorth KoreaSanctionsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade restrictionsTravel and tourismUnited NationsVisas and passports