(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Encourages the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to: (1) halt the forced repatriation of North Koreans who face a well-founded fear of persecution if they are returned to North Korea; and (2) grant the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees access to determine such refugees' status and the degree of assistance to which they are entitled.
Recognizes the efforts of the Korean-American community for bringing attention to the plight of North Korean refugees.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12109-12112)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 234.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12109-12110)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12109-12110)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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