North Korea Policy Oversight Act of 2018
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Jun 2018): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 3142, introduced in the 115th Congress, would establish a comprehensive set of policies for the United States regarding North Korea. It outlines strategies for diplomacy, economic pressure, and military posture aimed at achieving the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of North Korea. The bill also includes provisions for promoting human rights in North Korea and increasing the flow of information into the country.
The bill's stated purpose is to provide for proper oversight of U.S. policy toward North Korea. It addresses a wide range of issues, including deterring North Korea from using weapons of mass destruction, containing its proliferation efforts, and sustaining pressure until denuclearization is achieved. It also emphasizes cooperation with allies, particularly South Korea and Japan, and reaffirms security commitments to them.
S. 3142 was introduced in the Senate on June 26, 2018, by Senator Robert Menendez, along with Senator Cory Gardner. As of the provided information, the bill was introduced but did not advance further in the legislative process during that session of Congress, meaning it did not receive a vote.
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Official summary
North Korea Policy Oversight Act of 2018
This bill sets forth U.S. policies concerning North Korea, including U.S. military measures and human rights, and requires specified U.S. military reports and congressional hearings and oversight regarding diplomatic talks with North Korea and any U.S. agreements with North Korea related to its nuclear and missile program, respectively.
Timeline
26 Jun 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does S. 3142 do?
- This bill, S. 3142, introduced in the 115th Congress, would establish a comprehensive set of policies for the United States regarding North Korea. It outlines strategies for diplomacy, economic pressure, and military posture aimed at achieving the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of North Korea. The bill also includes provisions for promoting human rights in North Korea and increasing the flow of information into the country. The bill's stated purpose is to provide for proper oversight of U.S. policy toward North Korea. It addresses a wide range of issues, including deterring North Korea from using weapons of mass destruction, containing its proliferation efforts, and sustaining pressure until denuclearization is achieved. It also emphasizes cooperation with allies, particularly South Korea and Japan, and reaffirms security commitments to them. S. 3142 was introduced in the Senate on June 26, 2018, by Senator Robert Menendez, along with Senator Cory Gardner. As of the provided information, the bill was introduced but did not advance further in the legislative process during that session of Congress, meaning it did not receive a vote.
- Has S. 3142 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3142. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3142?
- S. 3142 was sponsored by Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3142?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (26 Jun 2018).
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