H.R. 1464 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
North Korean Child Welfare Act of 2012
H.R. 1464 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Apr 8, 2011, sponsored by Edward R. Royce with 55 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 8, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 112-264
What it does
North Korean Child Welfare Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of State to designate a representative to regularly brief Congress on U.S. efforts to advocate for the best interests of North Korean children and children of one North Korean parent, including efforts to address the adoption of such children living outside North Korea without parental care.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Edward R. Royce (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 8, 2011
- Passed the HouseSep 11, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 28, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJan 2, 2013
- Became lawJan 14, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-264. (Jan 14, 2013)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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