Us Code § 7803 - Definitions
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§ 7803. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees
The term "appropriate congressional committees" means—
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
(2) China
The term "China" means the People's Republic of China.
(3) Humanitarian assistance
The term "humanitarian assistance" means assistance to meet humanitarian needs, including needs for food, medicine, medical supplies, clothing, and shelter.
(4) North Korea
The term "North Korea" means the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
(5) North Koreans
The term "North Koreans" means persons who are citizens or nationals of North Korea.
(6) South Korea
The term "South Korea" means the Republic of Korea.
(Pub. L. 108–333, §5, Oct. 18, 2004, 118 Stat. 1290; Pub. L. 110–346, §4, Oct. 7, 2008, 122 Stat. 3941.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2008—Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 110–346 substituted "Foreign Affairs" for "International Relations".
SUBCHAPTER I—PROMOTING THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF NORTH KOREANS
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