United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HRES 115 — 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.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The resolution calls for North Korea to dismantle its labor camp system.

This resolution urges the North Korean government to end its labor camp practices, citing severe human rights abuses. It emphasizes the humanitarian crisis faced by prisoners in these camps.

Summary

This resolution 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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 115 do?
This resolution 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.
Who sponsors HRES 115?
HRES 115 is sponsored by Conaway, K. Michael (Republican).
What is the current status of HRES 115?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 115?
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