S4900Referred to Committee

A bill to reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-24
Introduced
1
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Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine
Democrat · VA · Senator
Votes with party: 76.8% (840 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-06-24

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would extend and update a law that supports efforts to promote human rights in North Korea, including programs that document abuses, assist defectors, and raise awareness about conditions there. The bill allows the U.S. government to continue funding and coordinating these humanitarian initiatives through various agencies and organizations working on North Korean issues. It affects diplomats, humanitarian workers, and organizations focused on international human rights advocacy.

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