Bill · H.R. 5959· House(119-HR-5959)
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 11/7/2025
- Last activity
- 11/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Young Kim
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends several programs from the 2004 Act through 2030, including support for human rights and democracy programs and freedom of information efforts. It emphasizes promoting information access in North Korea and urging China to stop forcibly returning refugees. The bill seeks to improve the delivery of humanitarian aid and expand the Rewards for Justice program to target North Korean officials. Additionally, it creates reporting requirements for the Special Envoy position and expresses a desire to reunite divided Korean-American families.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
The bill strongly advocates for the protection and resettlement of North Korean refugees.
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+7
The bill explicitly aims to facilitate the unhindered dissemination of information and communications platforms into North Korea.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill directly supports the human rights of North Koreans and the reunification of Korean-American families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Human Rights and Democracy Support: Extends funding and support for programs aimed at improving fundamental human rights for the people of North Korea (Section 4(a)).
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Information Access: Encourages the use of communications platforms and government mediums to provide information to people in North Korea to counter propaganda (Section 3(2), Section 5).
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Refugee Protection: Urges China to stop the forcible repatriation of North Koreans and requests UNHCR access to assist refugees (Section 3(3)).
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Humanitarian Aid Transparency: Promotes the transparent delivery of aid to ensure it actually reaches the people who need it (Section 3(4)).
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Accountability for Crimes: Proposes expanding the Rewards for Justice program to include North Korean officials who provide evidence of crimes against humanity (Section 3(8)).
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Family Reunification: Encourages the process of reuniting divided Korean-American families with their immediate relatives (Section 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Travel Restrictions: The bill notes that the U.S. continues to block passports for travel to North Korea without special validation, which limits the ability of citizens to travel (Section 3(5)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+7Good For Asian Americans+6Good For Women+5Good For Children+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+6Improves Religious Freedom+6Improves Pathway To Citizenship+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Increases Foreign Aid+4Improves International Alliances+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/1/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 11/19/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 11/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Blake MooreRepublican · Utah
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia