VoterlyH.R. 479: North Korea State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act of 2017
115th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · In committee
What this bill does
North Korea State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the government of North Korea likely meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of terrorism and, if so, should be so designated. The Department of State shall submit to Congress a determination as to whether such government meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2017-01-12
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 6
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] introduced H.R. 479. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 479 do?
North Korea State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the government of North Korea likely meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of terrorism and, if so, should be so designated. The Department of State shall…
Who sponsored H.R. 479?
Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] (R) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 479?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 479 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.