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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2026

Introduced·6/24/26

Reauthorizes the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, addressing human rights violations and supporting North Korean refugees.

The North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2026 renews the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, focusing on human rights violations and support for North Korean refugees. It urges the People's Republic of China to halt forced repatriation of North Korean refugees and allow the UNHCR access to process refugees. The act also emphasizes the importance of broadcasting operations into North Korea, providing resettlement options for eligible refugees, and expanding the Rewards for Justice program to target North Korean officials committing crimes against humanity.

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History

Jun 24

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.