H.R. 5834 would amend the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to promote respect for the fundamental human rights of the people of North Korea.

== Detailed Summary ==

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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to authorize appropriations through FY2012 for: (1) activities to support human rights and democracy and freedom of information in North Korea; and (2) assistance to North Koreans who are outside North Korea.

Directs the Broadcasting Board of Governors to report respecting U.S. broadcasting to North Korea and the extent to which the Board has achieved the goal of 12-hour-per-day broadcasting to North Korea.

States that the Special Envoy on human rights in North Korea shall have the rank of ambassador.

Sets forth specified reporting provisions.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 5/15/2008: Passed/agreed5/19/2008: Referred to in House.Senate committee. Status: On motion to suspendReceived in the rulesSenate and pass the bill, as amended AgreedRead twice and referred to by voice vote.the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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== Points in Favor ==

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