North Korea State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act of 2016
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North Korea State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act of 2016
This bill expresses the sense of Congress that North Korea meets the criteria for, and should be designated as, a state sponsor of terrorism.
The President shall submit to Congress a report that finds, with respect to each of 22 acts specified by this bill, whether: (1) North Korea or any of its agents or instrumentalities committed, conspired to commit, attempted, or abetted such act; and (2) such act constitutes support for international terrorism.
If the President finds that North Korea or its agents or instrumentalities committed any of such acts, the Department of State shall submit to Congress: (1) a determination that North Korea is a state sponsor of terrorism, or (2) a detailed justification as to why the conduct does not meet the legal criteria for such a determination.
What just happenedJun 16, 2016
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 12, 2016
- Jun 16, 2016Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jun 16, 2016Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 12, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 12, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 12, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House