§ 7803. Definitions

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Publication 2026-03-26
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§ 7803. Definitions

(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”.

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