Bill > HR1273

This bill directs the Secretary of State to establish a national registry of Korean American families who were separated after the Korean War Armistice Agreement of 1953. The registry will collate information about Korean American families wishing to be reunited with family members in North Korea, with the goal of facilitating future in-person and video reunions in South Korea, the United States, or third countries. The Secretary of State must ensure that any direct dialogue with North Korea includes discussions about family reunions and must consult with the South Korean government. Additionally, the Secretary is required to submit annual reports to congressional committees for five years, detailing the registry's status, the number of individuals who have or have not met their family members during previous reunions, North Korea's responses to reunion requests, and regulations in North Korea that prevent family emigration. This bill aims to address the long-standing humanitarian issue of families divided by the Korean War and provide a structured approach to potential future reunifications.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1273/all-info