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Introduced
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
In Committee
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require consultations on reuniting Korean Americans with family members in North Korea. This bill directs the Department of State to consult with South Korea on potential opportunities to reunite Korean Americans with family in North Korea. The State Department's Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues shall periodically consult with representatives of Korean Americans with family in North Korea on reunification efforts. The State Department shall periodically report to Congress on the progress of such consultations.
AI Summary
This bill, the Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act, directs the U.S. Department of State to consult with South Korea on potential opportunities to reunite Korean Americans with their family members in North Korea, from whom they were separated after the Korean War. The State Department's Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues is also required to regularly consult with representatives of Korean Americans with family in North Korea on these reunification efforts, which could include video reunions. The bill also mandates that the Secretary of State include information on these consultations in the annual report required under the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 03/05/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3395/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3395/BILLS-116s3395is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3395/BILLS-116s3395is.pdf.pdf |
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