H.Res. 555 · 111th Congress

Expressing concern for the well-being of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee and urging the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to release them on humanitarian grounds.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2009-06-17
Latest action
2009-06-17 · Introduced in House

Summary

Urges: (1) the government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to grant clemency to Laura Ling and Euna Lee and return them to the United States; and (2) other nations to encourage North Korea to free Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee.

Supports efforts by President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, and others to secure the release of the journalists.