Condemning the Government of North Korea for its flagrant and repeated violations of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, for its repeated provocations that threaten international peace and stability, and for its February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device.

Bill: 113-hres-65
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]
Introduced: 2013-02-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
China
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Japan
Military procurement, research, weapons development
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions
Smuggling and trafficking
South Korea
Technology transfer and commercialization
Trade restrictions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: 
 Condemns North Korea for its: (1) violations of multiple United Nations (U.N.) Security Council resolutions, (2) provocations that threaten international peace, and (3) February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device.
 
 Expresses solidarity with the people of North Korea who suffer material deprivation and denial of their basic human rights and political liberties. 
 
 Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliances with Japan and South Korea. 
 
 Calls upon China to: (1) pressure North Korean leaders to curtail their provocative behavior, abandon their nuclear and missile programs, and comply with all relevant international agreements and resolutions; and (2) prevent the transshipment of illicit technology, military equipment, and dual-use items through its territory, waters, and airspace that could be used in North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. 
 
 Calls on the U.S. government to: (1) apply all available, and seek additional, sanctions on North Korea; (2) utilize legal authorities and resources to defend U.S. interests against North Korean illicit activities; and (3) support the President's commitment to strengthen the U.S. ballistic missile defense system.

action_date: 2013-02-15
text: 
Condemns North Korea for its: (1) violations of multiple United Nations (U.N.) Security Council resolutions, (2) provocations that threaten international peace, and (3) February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device.
 
 Expresses solidarity with the people of North Korea who suffer material deprivation and denial of their basic human rights and political liberties. 
 
 Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliances with Japan and South Korea. 
 
 Calls upon China to: (1) pressure North Korean leaders to curtail their provocative behavior, abandon their nuclear and missile programs, and comply with all relevant international agreements and resolutions; and (2) prevent the transshipment of illicit technology, military equipment, and dual-use items through its territory, waters, and airspace that could be used in North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. 
 
 Calls on the U.S. government to: (1) apply all available, and seek additional, sanctions on North Korea; (2) utilize legal authorities and resources to defend U.S. interests against North Korean illicit activities; and (3) support the President's commitment to strengthen the U.S. ballistic missile defense system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-02-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H555)
action_date: 2013-02-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 45).(text: CR H555)
action_date: 2013-02-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H568-569)
action_date: 2013-02-15
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2013-02-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 65.
action_date: 2013-02-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H555-558)
action_date: 2013-02-15
text: Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: Introduced in House