HR5959Referred to Committee

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-07
Introduced
11
Cosponsors
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Young Kim
Young Kim
Republican · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.7% (649 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (11)

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2025-11-07

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would extend and reauthorize U.S. government programs that support North Korean human rights advocacy, including funding for radio broadcasts, educational initiatives, and organizations that document abuses in the country. It would also authorize continued support for North Korean defectors and refugees who have escaped to other countries. The bill affects humanitarian organizations, international advocacy groups, and individuals working to raise awareness about conditions in North Korea.

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