H.R. 5834 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2008
H.R. 5834 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Apr 17, 2008, sponsored by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 17, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 110-346
What it does
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to the resettlement of North Korean refugees. Amends the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to authorize appropriations through FY2012 for: (1) activities to support human rights and democracy and freedom of information (by increasing the availability of non-government controlled sources) in North Korea; and (2) assistance t…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 17, 2008
- Passed the HouseMay 15, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 26, 2008
- Became lawOct 7, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-346. (Oct 7, 2008)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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