Senate Simple Resolution 481
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution calling upon the leadership of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to dismantle its labor camp system, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 24, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
481
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Calls for the international community to demand that North Korea dismantle its labor camp system and for North Korea to cease human rights abuses and release political prisoners.
10/01/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 609.
10/01/2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
09/26/2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
04/24/2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2393-2394)
04/24/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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