United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 376 — Calling for the repatriation of POW/MIAs and abductees from the Korean War.

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Summary

Recognizes there are South Korean prisoners of war (POWs) and civilian abductees from the Korean War who are still alive in North Korea and who want to be repatriated. Takes note of the U.S.-North Korean agreement of October 20, 2011, on resuming operations to search for and recover remains of American POW/MIAs, and calls upon the U.S. government to continue to explore the possibility that there could be American POW/MIAs still alive inside North Korea. Recommends that the United States and South Korea jointly investigate reports of sightings of American POW/MIAs. Encourages North Korea to repatriate American and South Korean POWs. Calls upon North Korea to: (1) admit to the abduction of more than 100,000 South Korean civilians and reveal the status of the abductees; and (2) agree to family reunions and repatriation of the abductees.

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Action History

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8870-8871)

  3. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 376.

  4. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8870-8873)

  5. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  6. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

  7. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  8. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

  9. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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What does HRES 376 do?
Recognizes there are South Korean prisoners of war (POWs) and civilian abductees from the Korean War who are still alive in North Korea and who want to be repatriated. Takes note of the U.S.-North Korean agreement of October 20, 2011, on resuming operations to search for and recover remains of American POW/MIAs, and calls upon the U.S. government to continue to explore the possibility that there could be American POW/MIAs still alive inside North Korea. Recommends that the United States and South Korea jointly investigate reports of sightings of American POW/MIAs. Encourages North Korea to repatriate American and South Korean POWs. Calls upon North Korea to: (1) admit to the abduction of more than 100,000 South Korean civilians and reveal the status of the abductees; and (2) agree to family reunions and repatriation of the abductees.
Who sponsors HRES 376?
HRES 376 is sponsored by Charles Rangel (D).
What is the current status of HRES 376?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 376?
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