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[Senate S. 4018 | House H.R. 7234] A bill to strengthen the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea, and for other purposes

Also known as We Go Together Act, the bill reaffirms the importance of the partnership between the United States (US) and Republic of Korea (ROK) in light of escalating threats from North Korea and China, in the following ways:

  • Rejects a transactional view of the US-ROK relationship, but instead, views the relationship as a pursuit of shared values and interests;
  • Expresses support for the Korean employees who support U.S. forces and call on the administration to ensure that they do not bear the burden of breakdowns in cost-sharing negotiations;
  • Requires the President to provide a detailed justification for any change to the U.S. policy with respect to the Mutual Defense Treaty between the US and ROK.

Status on the bills:

  • Introduced in the House by Rep. Ami Bera (D, CA-7) on June 18, 2020.
  • Introduced in the Senate by Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) on June 22, 2020.
  • The House version was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, while the Senate version was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Senate Bill (S. 4018)

House Bill (H.R. 7234)

[House H.Res. 1012] A resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and the transformation of the United States-South Korea alliance into a mutually beneficial, global partnership

This bill seeks to strengthen the alliance between the United States (US) and Republic of Korea (ROK) into a mutually beneficial, global partnership in the following ways:

  • Commemorates the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War and the start of the US-ROK alliance.
  • Celebrates the close and continuing ties between the two people and governments, which has led to the lifesaving cooperation between the two during the COVID–19 pandemic at each country’s moment of need.
  • Recommits the United States to ensuring the relationship between the US and ROK to reaffirm the role the alliance plays in ensuring peace and stability in Asia and the world.

Status on the bill:

  • Introduced in the House by Rep. Ami Bera (D, CA-7), and co-sponsored by Rep. Ted Yoho (R, FL-3) on June 22, 2020
  • The bill was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on June 22, 2020.
  • Co-sponsored by 9 co-sponsors (7 Democrats & 2 Republicans) as of July 7, 2020.

[Senate S.Res. 615] A resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and the transformation of the United States-South Korea alliance into a mutually beneficial, global partnership

This bill seeks to strengthen the alliance between the United States (US) and Republic of Korea (ROK) into a mutually beneficial, global partnership in the following ways:

  • Recognizes that the US-ROK alliance is crucial in the regional stability and mutual security.
  • Reiterates an enduring interest in the continued strength of the alliance in military, diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties against the challenges of global health, the environment, and energy security.
  • Reaffirms and calls for a coordinated policy to achieve peace and the denuclearization of North Korea by keeping the United States Forces Korea (USFK) prepared in presence and disposition to counter any external aggression.

Status on the bill:

  • Introduced in the Senate by Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), and co-sponsored by Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) on June 11, 2020
  • The bill was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 11, 2020.
  • Secured 5 co-sponsors (3 Republicans & 2 Democrats) as of July 7, 2020.

[Senate S.Res. 623] A resolution commemorating Otto Frederick Warmbier and condemning the North Korean regime for their continued human rights abuses

This bill remembers the life of Otto Frederick Wambier, who died as a result of mistreatment by North Korea three years ago, by condemning North Korea for its systematic human rights violations, and remaining committed to the sanctions on North Korea until the government commits to the verifiable suspension of its nuclear program.

Status on the bill:

  • Introduced in the Senate by Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), and co-sponsored by Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) on June 16, 2020
  • Passed the Senate by Unanimous Consent on June 18, 2020.
  • Secured 11 co-sponsors (8 Republicans & 3 Democrats) as of July 7, 2020.

[Senate S. 4020] A bill to prevent an unconstitutional war with North Korea

This bill seeks to prohibit funds to the U.S. Executive Branch to be used to engage militarily with North Korea without the Congressional approval or in response to an armed attack against the United States.

Status on the bill:

  • Introduced in the Senate by Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), and co-sponsored by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) on June 22, 2020
  • Referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 22, 2020.
  • Secured 3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats & 1 Independent) as of July 7, 2020.

[House H.R. 6639] No Unconstitutional War Against North Korea Act of 2020

This bill seeks to be consistent with War Powers Resolution by prohibiting the U.S. Executive Branch from engaging militarily with North Korea without the Congressional approval or in response to an armed attack against the United States. The bill also supports a diplomatic solution to growing tension with North Korea.

Status on the bill:

  • Introduced in the House by Rep. Ro Khanna (D, CA-17) on April 28, 2020
  • Referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Armed Services Committee on April 28, 2020.
  • Secured 4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats) as of July 7, 2020.

[House H.Res. 152] A resolution calling for a formal end of the Korean War 

This bill calls for a statement by the President declaring the end of the state of war with North Korea, and affirms that such a declaration would not affect U.S. commitments under the mutual defense treaty between the United States and South Korea.

Status on the bill:

  • Introduced in the House by Rep. Ro Khanna (D, CA-17), and co-sponsored by 19 other representatives, including Rep. Andy Kim (D, NJ-3) on Feb. 26, 2020
  • Referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Feb. 26, 2020.
  • Secured 45 co-sponsors (45 Democrats) as of July 7, 2020.