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Congressional Research Service
Version 36 · Passed House amended · Sep 7, 2016
Condemns North Korea's nuclear tests, missile launches, and continued provocations.
Reaffirms the importance of the United States-Republic of Korea (ROK)-Japan trilateral relationship to counter North Korea's destabilizing activities and nuclear proliferation.
Supports joint military exercises and other efforts to strengthen cooperation, improve defense capabilities, and oppose regional threats like North Korea.
Encourages the deployment and U.S-ROK-Japan coordination of regional advanced ballistic missile defense systems against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats and provocations.
Calls for the expansion of information and intelligence sharing and diplomatic cooperation between the United States, ROK, and Japan.
Underscores the importance of the trilateral relationship in tracking North Korea human rights violations.
People & committees
Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5] · R–AZ
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5139-5140)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5139-5140)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 634.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5139-5142)
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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