United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 4501 — DPRK Act of 2016 Distribution and Promotion of Rights and Knowledge Act of 2016

Last action — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .

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Summary

DPRK Act of 2016 Distribution and Promotion of Rights and Knowledge Act of 2016 This bill amends the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to authorize the President, through the Department of State, to: (1) distribute or provide grants to distribute information receiving devices, electronically readable devices, and other informational sources into North Korea; and (2) establish a grant program, which may involve public-private partnerships, to develop and/or distribute new products or methods to allow North Koreans easier access to outside information. The Broadcasting Board of Governors may broadcast American, Korean, Chinese, and other popular music, television, movies, and popular cultural references as part of its programming. The Board shall broadcast to North Korea in the Korean language information on rights, laws, and freedoms afforded through the North Korean Constitution, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and any other applicable treaties or international agreements to which North Korea is bound.

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Action History

  1. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .

  2. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  6. Introduced in House

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Subjects

Asia Congressional oversight Cultural exchanges and relations Digital media Human rights International exchange and broadcasting International law and treaties Music North Korea Public-private cooperation Television and film International affairs
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4501 do?
DPRK Act of 2016 Distribution and Promotion of Rights and Knowledge Act of 2016 This bill amends the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to authorize the President, through the Department of State, to: (1) distribute or provide grants to distribute information receiving devices, electronically readable devices, and other informational sources into North Korea; and (2) establish a grant program, which may involve public-private partnerships, to develop and/or distribute new products or methods to allow North Koreans easier access to outside information. The Broadcasting Board of Governors may broadcast American, Korean, Chinese, and other popular music, television, movies, and popular cultural references as part of its programming. The Board shall broadcast to North Korea in the Korean language information on rights, laws, and freedoms afforded through the North Korean Constitution, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and any other applicable treaties or international agreements to which North Korea is bound.
Who sponsors HR 4501?
HR 4501 is sponsored by Matt Salmon (R).
What is the current status of HR 4501?
This bill died with 114th 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 HR 4501?
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