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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Oct 29, 2007
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Encourages the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to: (1) halt the forced repatriation of North Koreans who face a well-founded fear of persecution if they are returned to North Korea; and (2) grant the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees access to determine such refugees' status and the degree of assistance to which they are entitled.
Recognizes the efforts of the Korean-American community for bringing attention to the plight of North Korean refugees.
People & committees
Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40] · R–CA
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12109-12110)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12109-12110)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 234.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12109-12112)
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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