Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act
A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act," aims to impose sanctions regarding North Korea's support for Russia's war in Ukraine. It targets foreign persons and financial institutions that facilitate the transfer of arms or material support from North Korea to Russia. The President is authorized to block property and revoke visas for those involved in these activities. Additionally, the bill amends existing North Korea sanctions legislation to include these new provisions. Finally, it requires the President to submit regular reports to Congress regarding North Korean activities that support Russia.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill strengthens international efforts to curb Russian aggression by targeting North Korean support.
- Scored +4
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands presidential authority to impose sanctions and block property.
- Scored +3
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
It utilizes economic and diplomatic pressure through sanctions to achieve foreign policy goals.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill imposes strict visa and entry restrictions that target specific foreign nationals.
- Scored -2
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill imposes restrictions on international financial transactions and trade involving sanctioned entities.
- Scored -2
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The bill grants broad authority to block property and revoke visas which may impact individual rights.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Targeting Arms Transfers: The bill seeks to penalize any foreign person responsible for facilitating the sale of arms or material support from North Korea to be used in the war in Ukraine (Section 3, subsection a, paragraph 1).
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Disrupting Financial Support: It targets foreign financial institutions that provide significant financial services for those involved in the transfer of arms (Section 3, subsection a, paragraph 3).
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Restrictions on Goods and Technology: The bill aims to stop the movement of goods, services, or technology for weapons that may be used by Russian forces or their proxies (Section 3, subsection a, paragraph 2).
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Humanitarian Protections: There is an exception that allows internationally recognized humanitarian organizations to continue financial transactions or transport goods necessary for humanitarian assistance, provided there is a presidential waiver (Section 3, subsection e).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Property Blocking: The President has the authority to block and prohibit all transactions involving property and interests in property of certain foreign persons if that property is in the United States or under the control of a United States person (Section 3, subsection b, paragraph 1).
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Visa and Entry Restrictions: Aliens identified as participating in these activities may be deemed inadmissible to the United States, ineligible for visas, or denied parole (Section 3, subsection b, paragraph 2, subparagraph A).
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Revocation of Existing Visas: The bill mandates the immediate revocation of any current visas or entry documentation held by these individuals (Section 3, subsection b, paragraph 2, subparagraph B).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill strengthens international efforts to curb Russian aggression by targeting North Korean support. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — It utilizes economic and diplomatic pressure through sanctions to achieve foreign policy goals. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill imposes restrictions on international financial transactions and trade involving sanctioned entities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands presidential authority to impose sanctions and block property. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates regular reporting to Congress regarding North Korean activities. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill grants broad authority to block property and revoke visas which may impact individual rights.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill imposes strict visa and entry restrictions that target specific foreign nationals.
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
Michael TurnerRepublican · Ohio
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina