Encouraging peace and reunification on the Korean Peninsula.

Bill: 113-hconres-41
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2013-06-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
South Korea
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: 
Recognizes the historical importance of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950.
 
 Honors the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that served, and continue to serve, in Korea.
 
 Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliance with South Korea. 
 
 Calls on North Korea to abide by international law and cease its nuclear proliferation in order to resume talks that could lead to peace and reunification. 

action_date: 2013-07-31
text: 
Recognizes the historical importance of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950.
 
 Honors the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that have served in Korea since 1950.
 
 Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliance with South Korea. 
 
 Calls on North Korea to respect the fundamental human rights of its citizens, dismantle its nuclear weapons program, and end its nuclear and missile proliferation as integral steps toward peace and eventual reunification.

action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 31, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Recognizes the historical importance of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950.
 
 Honors the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that have served in Korea since 1950.
 
 Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliance with South Korea. 
 
 Calls on North Korea to respect the fundamental human rights of its citizens, dismantle its nuclear weapons program, and end its nuclear and missile proliferation as integral steps toward peace and eventual reunification.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6257)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6257)
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5254)
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: 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 H5254)
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 41.
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5254-5256)
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Introduced in House