3.0.0 1644 2023-01-11T13:35:34Z 2023-01-11T13:35:34Z House HR 2017-03-21 115 [Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 21, 2017)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ROYCE of California:H.R. 1644.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of the UnitedStates[Page H2287]]]> ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2017-05-04T20:12:45Z hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing Discharged from 2017-04-28T14:34:14Z Referred to 2017-03-21T14:01:05Z hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee House Standing Discharged from 2017-04-28T14:34:01Z Referred to 2017-03-21T14:01:00Z hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing hspw07 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Referred to 2017-03-23T19:12:29Z Discharged from 2017-04-28T14:33:58Z Referred to 2017-03-21T14:00:52Z hsba00 Financial Services Committee House Standing Discharged from 2017-04-28T14:33:55Z Referred to 2017-03-21T14:00:47Z hswm00 Ways and Means Committee House Standing hswm04 Trade Subcommittee Referred to 2017-03-24T13:34:27Z Discharged from 2017-04-28T14:33:52Z Referred to 2017-03-21T14:00:42Z hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee House Standing Reported by 2017-04-28T14:33:41Z Markup by 2017-03-29T13:44:10Z Referred to 2017-03-21T14:00:37Z H. Rept. 115-98 Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act 115 3364 HR 2017-08-02 Signed by President. Related bill CRS 2017-05-04 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. IntroReferral 2017-05-04 14:30:47 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3026-3031) Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2017-05-04 14:30:46 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 257). (text: CR 5/2/2017 H3026-3031) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 257 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll257.xml House 115 2017-05-04T18:30:46Z 1 2017-05-04 14:30:46 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 257).(text: CR 5/2/2017 H3026-3031) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 257 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll257.xml House 115 2017-05-04T18:30:46Z 1 2017-05-04 14:19:13 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4172) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2017-05-02 15:40:41 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. Floor H37220 2 House floor actions 2017-05-02 14:53:07 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1644. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-05-02 14:53:05 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3026-3038) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2017-05-02 14:53:02 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2017-04-28 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 55. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00055 2017-04-28 Committee on the Judiciary discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2017-04-28 Committee on the Judiciary discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2017-04-28 Committee on Oversight and Government discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2017-04-28 Committee on Oversight and Government discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2017-04-28 Committee on Transportation discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2017-04-28 Committee on Transportation discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2017-04-28 Committee on Financial Services discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsba00 Financial Services Committee 2017-04-28 Committee on Financial Services discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsba00 Financial Services Committee 2017-04-28 Committee on Ways and Means discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2017-04-28 Committee on Ways and Means discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2017-04-28 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 115-98, Part I. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 2017-04-28 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 115-98, Part I. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 2017-03-29 hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2017-03-29 hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2017-03-24 hswm04 Trade Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. Committee 2017-03-23 hspw07 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Committee 2017-03-21 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2017-03-21 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2017-03-21 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2017-03-21 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsba00 Financial Services Committee 2017-03-21 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2017-03-21 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, 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. 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Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] SAM JOHNSON R TX 3 2017-04-28 False 2017-04-24T21:17:24Z H.R. 1644, Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/52660 As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on March 29, 2017 International Affairs Agricultural trade Arms control and nonproliferation Asia Aviation and airports Bank accounts, deposits, capital Chemical and biological weapons China Coal Computer security and identity theft Congressional oversight Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Customs enforcement Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Energy storage, supplies, demand Family relationships Financial services and investments Foreign aid and international relief Foreign and international banking Foreign labor Foreign property Fraud offenses and financial crimes Human rights Human trafficking Iran Labor standards Licensing and registrations Marine and inland water transportation Metals Middle East Military assistance, sales, and agreements Mining North Korea Nuclear weapons Oil and gas Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents Russia Sanctions Telephone and wireless communication Terrorism Trade restrictions United Nations War and emergency powers International Affairs 00 2017-03-21 Introduced in House 2017-04-25T20:38:55Z Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act

This bill amends the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 to modify and increase the President's authority to impose sanctions on persons in violation of certain U.N. Security Council resolutions regarding North Korea.

The President shall report to Congress regarding: (1) measures to deny specialized financial messaging services to U.N.-designated North Korean financial institutions, (2) foreign countries whose seaports and airports fail to inspect or seize the cargo of North Korean ships or aircraft as required by Security Council resolutions, (3) North Korea-Iran weapons and nuclear cooperation, (4) foreign government implementation of Security Council resolutions regarding North Korea, and (5) whether North Korea is a state sponsor of terrorism.

The bill requires U.S. financial institutions to ensure that no correspondent accounts are being used by foreign financial institutions to provide financial services indirectly to North Korea.

A foreign government that provides defense articles or services to, or receives from, North Korea is prohibited from receiving certain types of U.S. foreign assistance.

The Department of State shall report to Congress regarding foreign compliance with curtailing North Korea's arms trade.

The Department of Homeland Security may implement enhanced screening of cargo bound for or landed in the United States that: (1) has been transported through a sea port or airport that has repeatedly failed to comply with applicable Security Council resolutions; (2) is aboard a vessel, aircraft, or conveyance that has entered North Korean territory, waters, or airspace, or landed in any of its seaports or airports, within the last 365 days; or (3) is registered by a country whose inspection compliance is deficient.

The Ports and Waterways Safety Act is amended to prohibit any foreign vessel from entering or operating in U.S. waters or transferring cargo in any port under U.S. jurisdiction if such vessel is owned by North Korea or owned or operated on behalf of any country not complying with Security Council resolutions.

Goods produced in whole or part by North Korean labor are prohibited from entering the United States unless U.S. Customs and Border Protection finds that they were not produced with convict, forced, or indentured labor.

The President shall impose U.S. property-based sanctions on foreign persons that employ North Korean forced laborers.

The bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize the State Department to offer cash rewards for information on violations of North Korean sanctions.

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TITLE I--SANCTIONS TO ENFORCE AND IMPLEMENT UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS AGAINST NORTH KOREA

(Sec. 101) This bill amends the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 to direct the President to designate and subject to specified sanctions under such Act any person who knowingly:

  • purchases or acquires from North Korea any significant amounts of gold, titanium ore, vanadium ore, copper, silver, nickel, zinc, or rare earth minerals;
  • sells or transfers to North Korea any significant amount of rocket, aviation, or jet fuel, except for certain use by a civilian passenger aircraft outside North Korea;
  • provides significant amounts of fuel or supplies or facilitates a significant transaction to operate or maintain a vessel or aircraft that is designated under an applicable executive order or an applicable United Nations Security Council resolution;
  • insures or registers a vessel owned or controlled by the government of North Korea, except as approved by the Security Council; or
  • maintains a correspondent account with any North Korean financial institution, except as approved by the Security Council.

The President may designate and subject to such sanctions any person who knowingly:

  • purchased or otherwise acquired significant quantities of coal or iron in excess of Security Council limitations from the North Korean government;
  • purchased or otherwise acquired significant types or amounts of textiles from such government;
  • facilitated a significant transfer to such government of funds or property that materially contributes to a violation of an applicable Security Council resolution;
  • facilitated a significant transfer to or from such government of bulk cash, precious metals, or gemstones;
  • sold or otherwise provided to such government significant amounts of crude oil, condensates, refined petroleum, other types of petroleum or petroleum by products, liquefied natural gas, or other natural gas resources, except for fuel oil, gasoline, or diesel fuel for humanitarian use;
  • engaged in or was responsible for online commercial activities of such government, including online gambling;
  • purchased or otherwise acquired fishing rights from such government;
  • provided significant telephonic, telegraphic, telecommunications or other data services into or out of North Korea in excess of services needed for humanitarian or diplomatic purposes;
  • purchased or otherwise acquired significant types or amounts of food or agricultural products from such government;
  • engaged in or was responsible for the exportation of workers from North Korea in a manner intended to generate significant revenue;
  • conducted significant transactions in North Korea's transportation, mining, energy, or financial services industries; or
  • except as approved by the Security Council and other than through a correspondent account, facilitated the operation of any North Korean financial institution.

The President may block transactions of U.S.-based or -controlled property or interests as part of such discretionary sanction authority.

The President shall report to Congress whether the following entities should be designated and subject to sanctions: (1) the Korea Shipowners' Protection and Indemnity Association, (2) Chinpo Shipping Company (Private) Limited, (3) the Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, (4) Kumgang Economic Development Corporation, (5) Sam Pa, and (6) the Chamber of Commerce of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

(Sec. 102) A U.S. financial institution shall terminate the use of a correspondent account it uses to do business with foreign financial institutions if the bank knows that such account is being used to provide financial services to a person, foreign government, or financial institution designated under such Act.

A U.S. financial institution may process fund transfers to or from North Korea, or for a person, foreign government, or financial institution designated under such Act if the transfer: (1) arises from an underlying transaction authorized by the Department of the Treasury, and (2) does not involve debiting or crediting a North Korean account.

(Sec. 103) A foreign government that provides to or receives from North Korea a significant type or amount of specified defense articles or services (as determined by the President) is prohibited from receiving certain types of U.S. foreign assistance for two years.

The Department of State shall report to Congress periodically regarding foreign compliance with curtailing North Korea's arms trade.

(Sec. 104) The President shall report to Congress periodically:

  • identifying foreign port and airport operators that knowingly fail to implement or enforce regulations to inspect ships, aircraft, cargo, or conveyances in transit to or from North Korea or that facilitate the transfer or conveyance of significant types or quantities of cargo, vessels, or aircraft owned or controlled by certain designated persons;
  • describing the extent that Security Council resolutions to de-register any vessel owned, controlled, or operated by or on behalf of the government of North Korea have been implemented by foreign countries;
  • describing the Islamic Republic of Iran's compliance with the sanctions mandated in Security Council resolutions;
  • identifying vessels, aircraft, and conveyances owned or controlled by the Reconnaissance General Bureau of the Workers' Party of Korea; and
  • describing the President's efforts to secure full implementation of applicable Security Council resolutions.

Each report shall include findings with respect to specified ports and airports in China, Iran, Russia, and Syria.

The Department of Homeland Security may implement enhanced screening of cargo bound for or landed in the United States that: (1) has been transported through a sea port or airport that has repeatedly failed to comply with applicable Security Council resolutions; (2) is aboard a vessel, aircraft, or within a conveyance that has entered North Korean territory or waters or landed in any of its seaports or airports, within the last 365 days; or (3) is registered by a country whose inspection compliance is deficient. An exception is provided for food, medicine, or humanitarian shipments. Such enhanced screening procedures shall not apply to food, medicine, and humanitarian shipments.

(Sec. 105) The Ports and Waterways Safety Act is amended to prohibit, with specified exceptions, a foreign vessel from entering or operating in U.S. navigable waters or transferring cargo in any port under U.S. jurisdiction if such vessel is a foreign vessel for which a notice of arrival is required and is: (1) on a list of vessels owned or operated by or on behalf of the government of North Korea, a North Korean person, a country with a designated port, or a country that is not in Security Council compliance; or (2) registered by a government that maintains registration of a vessel that is on such list.

(Sec. 106) The President shall report to Congress periodically regarding: (1) North Korea-Iran cooperation, (2) implementation of Security Council resolutions by other governments, and (3) measures to deny specialized financial messaging services to designated North Korean financial institutions or other North Korean persons.

TITLE II--SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES BY THE GOVERNMENT OF NORTH KOREA

(Sec. 201) The bill requires the State Department to report on the U.S. strategy to enhance international awareness of the North Korean human rights situation to identify foreign persons that knowingly employ forced North Korean laborers in a manner intended to generate revenue for the government of North Korea or by the Workers' Party of Korea.

Goods produced in whole or part by North Korean labor are prohibited from entering the United States unless U.S. Customs and Border Protection finds that they were not produced with convict, forced, or indentured labor.

The President shall impose U.S. property-based sanctions on foreign persons that employ North Korean forced laborers.

(Sec. 203) The bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize the State Department to offer cash rewards for information on violations of North Korean sanctions.

(Sec. 204) The State Department shall submit to Congress a determination as to whether North Korea meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

TITLE III--GENERAL AUTHORITIES

(Sec. 301) The bill sets forth provisions regarding: (1) consolidation of reports, (2) presidential sanction and regulatory authority, and (3) limitation of funds.

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