H.R. 2061 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
H.R. 2061 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Apr 6, 2017, sponsored by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with 16 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 115-198
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2017
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2017
- Passed the SenateApr 24, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJul 10, 2018
- Became lawJul 20, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-198. (Jul 20, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 25, 2017 · Passed415–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization ActHouse · Sep 25, 2017
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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