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Senate Bill 5257
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 5, 2026
Overview
Text
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The bill aims to improve humanitarian assistance to North Korea amid their significant food and health crises. Congress stresses the need to prevent sanctions from hindering humanitarian relief and requests streamlined licensing processes. The Secretary of the Treasury must modify regulations within 90 days to expedite humanitarian aid without compromising oversight. Additionally, the Secretary of State is required to work with the UN to enhance exemptions, speed up approval processes, and reduce bureaucratic obstacles. Reporting requirements and regular briefings are also mandated to ensure accountability and transparency in implementing the bill.

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Sponsor
Introduced
Aug 5, 2026
Latest Action
Aug 5, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
5257
Congress
119
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Massachusetts
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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Text (1)
August 5, 2026
Actions (2)
08/05/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
08/05/2026
Introduced in Senate
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S.5257 119 Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act of 2026
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Aug 18, 2026 2:42:38 PM