H.R. 757 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016
H.R. 757 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Feb 5, 2015, sponsored by Edward R. Royce with 36 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 114-122
What it does
North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 TITLE I--INVESTIGATIONS, PROHIBITED CONDUCT, AND PENALTIES (Sec. 102) This bill requires the President to investigate any credible information of sanctionable activities by a person (individual or entity) involving North Korea. (Sec. 103) The President shall periodically brief Congress on efforts to implement this Act. The Department of State shall report on U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Edward R. Royce (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2015
- Passed the HouseJan 12, 2016
- Passed the SenateFeb 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 12, 2016
- Became lawFeb 18, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-122. (Feb 18, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Feb 12, 2016 · Passed408–2 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Feb 10, 2016 · Bill Passed96–0 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jan 12, 2016 · Passed418–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016House · Jan 12, 2016
- A bill to improve the enforcement of sanctions against the Government of North Korea, and for other purposes.Senate · Feb 10, 2016
- North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enforcement Act of 2016House · Feb 12, 2016
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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