Senator Scott Votes for Strong Sanctions on North Korea Following Missile Launch

Statement

Following North Korea's illegal missile launch earlier this month, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today voted to both enact strong new sanctions against individuals involved in North Korea's nuclear program and proliferation activities and hold officials involved in censoring the regime's continued human rights abuses accountable. The North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act imposes mandatory sanctions on individuals who contribute to North Korea's nuclear program and proliferation activities, malicious cyberattacks, censorship of its citizens, and the regime's continued human rights abuses.

"America cannot stand by silently as the rogue regime in North Korea continues to escalate both their actions and rhetoric regarding nuclear weapons," Scott said. "North Korea's recent long range, illicit missile test and ongoing nuclear program require a response that holds them accountable for ongoing efforts to flout international law and endanger others around the globe. The North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act would enforce a clear set of new sanctions to address these and many other troubling activities in North Korea, including malicious cyberattacks, censorship of its citizens, and their ongoing human rights abuses."

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