Dear Mr. Patterson:
Thank you for contacting me regarding sanctions against North Korea. I appreciate the time you took to write, and I welcome the opportunity to respond.
As you may know, U.S. sanctions against North Korea are administered by the Treasury and State Departments, and are authorized by multiple legal authorities including executive orders, federal statutes, and United Nations Security Council resolutions. On January 2, 2015, through Executive Order 13687, President Obama imposed the most recent set of sanctions on North Korea.
As you may know, the "North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2015" (H.R. 757), which was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Edward R. Royce (R-CA), would direct the President to investigate the designation of sanctions upon individuals suspected of transacting with the North Korean government. Additionally, the legislation calls for the implementation of additional sanctions on the North Korean government as well as a promotion of human rights efforts within the country. H.R. 757 is currently pending in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, among other House committees. I understand you supported this bill when it was introduced last Congress as H.R. 1771.
Please know that I have carefully noted your views regarding additional sanctions against North Korea, and I will be mindful of your letter should the Senate consider such legislation in the near future.
Again, thank you for writing. I hope you will continue to contact me regarding issues of importance to you. Should you have any further questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact my Washington, D.C., office at (202) 224-3841. Best regards.
Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
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