Bill
HR 3012
Overview: HR 3012, North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023, Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, Introduced: Apri
Overview: HR 3012, North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023, Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, Introduced: April 24, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to reauthorize and strengthen existing U.S. government programs and policies that promote human rights, democracy, and the free flow of information in North Korea.
Key Provisions:
- Reauthorizes the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 and extends its provisions for an additional 5 years
- Requires the State Department to submit an annual report on the status of human rights in North Korea
- Authorizes funding for programs that provide humanitarian assistance, promote democracy, and support North Korean defectors
- Directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for human rights abuses in North Korea
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The North Korean government, which may face increased international pressure and sanctions due to its human rights record
- North Korean citizens, who may benefit from increased access to information and humanitarian aid
- U.S. government agencies, which will be responsible for implementing and overseeing the reauthorized programs
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. If passed, the reauthorization of the North Korean Human Rights Act would take effect immediately and remain in place for the next 5 years.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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