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SENATE 584118th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

Last Action
3/1/2023

Actions

  • 2023-03-01Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • 2023-03-01Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-03-01 (00)

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increasing the availability of sources of information inside North Korea that are not controlled by North Korea's government; and (3) supporting organizations that provide humanitarian assistance to North Koreans who are outside of North Korea without the permission of North Korea's government.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the President to impose certain sanctions, including visa- and property-blocking sanctions, on any person (an individual or entity) that knowingly forced the repatriation of North Korean refugees to North Korea.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
  • Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
  • Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

Subjects

  • Asia
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • China
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Federal officials
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Freedom of information
  • Government information and archives
  • Human rights
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • International exchange and broadcasting
  • International law and treaties
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • News media and reporting
  • North Korea
  • Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
  • Religion
  • South Korea
  • Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
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