H.R. 4240 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Ambassador James R. Lilley and Congressman Stephen J. Solarz North Korea Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2012
H.R. 4240 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Mar 22, 2012, sponsored by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with 28 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
- Mar 22, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 112-172
What it does
Ambassador James R. Lilley and Congressman Stephen J. Solarz North Korea Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) continue to seek cooperation from foreign governments to allow the United States to process North Korean refugees overseas for U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 22, 2012
- Passed the HouseMay 15, 2012
- Passed the SenateAug 2, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentAug 7, 2012
- Became lawAug 16, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-172. (Aug 16, 2012)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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