Calling on the People's Republic of China (PRC) to cease its retaliatory measures against the Republic of Korea in response to the deployment of the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) to U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), and for other purposes.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 23, 2017)
Condemns North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests and its announcement of being in the final stages of a potential intercontinental ballistic missile test. Urges the U.S. government to take all necessary measures to protect its citizens and allies in the region and closely cooperate with the international community to eliminate North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Supports the prompt deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to counter the North Korean threat and welcomes the arrival of its first elements into U.S. Forces Korea in South Korea. Commends the South Korean government for its commitment to and cooperation in the effective deployment of THAAD.
Condemns China's retaliatory measures against South Korea in response to such deployment.
Urges the Chinese government to: (1) immediately cease its diplomatic intimidation and economic coercion against South Korea, and (2) pressure North Korea to give up its nuclear and ballistic missile programs instead of undermining South Korea's sovereign right to defend itself.
What just happenedMay 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 23, 2017
- May 18, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Indo-Pacific Subcommittee - Apr 5, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
Strategic Forces Subcommittee - Mar 23, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Armed Services Committee - Mar 23, 2017IntroReferralH11100-A
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Mar 23, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Mar 23, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 23, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House