To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress makes the following findings: The North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (Public Law 108–333; 22 U.S.C, creates sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— promoting information access in North Korea continues to be a successful method of countering North Korean propaganda, and requires actions to promote freedom of information Title I of the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (22 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, reporting requirements, definition changes, and product standards. The main policy areas are Veterans, Foreign Policy, Environment, and Veterans Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires findings Congress makes the following findings: The North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (Public Law 108–333; 22 U.S.C.
- Creates sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— promoting information access in North Korea continues to be a successful method of countering North Korean propaganda.
- Requires actions to promote freedom of information Title I of the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (22 U.S.C.
- Provides special envoy for North Korean human rights issues Section 107 of the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (22 U.S.C.
- Provides support for North Korean refugees.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress makes the following findings: The North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (Public Law 108–333; 22 U.S.C, creates sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— promoting information access in North Korea continues to be a successful method of countering North Korean propaganda, and requires actions to promote freedom of information Title I of the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (22 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Foreign Policy, Environment, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
The bill requires findings Congress makes the following findings: The North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (Public Law 108–333; 22 U.S.C, creates sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— promoting information access in North Korea continues to be a successful method of countering North Korean propaganda, and requires actions to promote freedom of information Title I of the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (22 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Sponsors
Marco Rubio
R-FL | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following …
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