United States 111th Congress Status: Died

HRES 705 — Condemning hard-labor prison camps in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as an egregious violation of human rights.

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

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Condemns hard-labor prison camps in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as a violation of human rights. Demands that the government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea release U.S. reporters Laura Ling and Euna Lee.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 705 do?
Condemns hard-labor prison camps in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as a violation of human rights. Demands that the government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea release U.S. reporters Laura Ling and Euna Lee.
What is the current status of HRES 705?
This bill died with 111th 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 705?
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