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HRES 65

Died in committee

Condemning the Government of North Korea for its flagrant and repeated violations of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, for its repeated provocations that threaten international peace and stability, and for its February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device.

Introduced 2013-02-13Last action 2013-02-15 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Committee House Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Died in committee

The 113th Congress ended on 2015-01-03. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

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Introduced

2

In Committee

3

Passed Chamber

4

Enacted / Signed

Action History

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2013-02-13 · House floor actions

Introduced in House

2013-02-13 · Library of Congress

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

2013-02-15 · House floor actions

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H555)

2013-02-15 · House floor actions

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 45).(text: CR H555)

2013-02-15 · Library of Congress

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H568-569)

2013-02-15 · House floor actions

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2013-02-15 · House floor actions

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 65.

2013-02-15 · House floor actions

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H555-558)

2013-02-15 · House floor actions

Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

2013-02-15 · House floor actions

Summary

Condemns North Korea for its: (1) violations of multiple United Nations (U.N.) Security Council resolutions, (2) provocations that threaten international peace, and (3) February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device.

Expresses solidarity with the people of North Korea who suffer material deprivation and denial of their basic human rights and political liberties.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliances with Japan and South Korea.

Calls upon China to: (1) pressure North Korean leaders to curtail their provocative behavior, abandon their nuclear and missile programs, and comply with all relevant international agreements and resolutions; and (2) prevent the transshipment of illicit technology, military equipment, and dual-use items through its territory, waters, and airspace that could be used in North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.

Calls on the U.S. government to: (1) apply all available, and seek additional, sanctions on North Korea; (2) utilize legal authorities and resources to defend U.S. interests against North Korean illicit activities; and (3) support the President's commitment to strengthen the U.S. ballistic missile defense system.

Full Bill Text

https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/hres/65

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