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Divided Families Reunification Act

USA116th CongressHR-1771| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (44)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Rob Woodall (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Divided Families Reunification Act This bill directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on its consultations 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 report to Congress on its consultations with representatives of Korean Americans with family in North Korea on reunification efforts.

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Timeline
Mar 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 14, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E307)
Apr 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Oct 30, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 30, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 9, 2020
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 9, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1547-1548)
Mar 9, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1771.
Mar 9, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 9, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1549)
Mar 9, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H1547)
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Mar 9, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 14, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • March 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • March 14, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E307)
  • April 2, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
  • October 30, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • October 30, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  • March 9, 2020
    Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • March 9, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1547-1548)
  • March 9, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1771.
  • March 9, 2020
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • March 9, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1549)
  • March 9, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H1547)
    View Vote
  • March 9, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • March 10, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

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  • S 116-3395: Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act
AsiaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFamily relationshipsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNorth KoreaSouth Korea

Divided Families Reunification Act

USA116th CongressHR-1771| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Divided Families Reunification Act This bill directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on its consultations 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 report to Congress on its consultations with representatives of Korean Americans with family in North Korea on reunification efforts.

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Timeline
Mar 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 14, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E307)
Apr 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Oct 30, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 30, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 9, 2020
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 9, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1547-1548)
Mar 9, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1771.
Mar 9, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 9, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1549)
Mar 9, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H1547)
View Vote
Mar 9, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 14, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • March 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • March 14, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E307)
  • April 2, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
  • October 30, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • October 30, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  • March 9, 2020
    Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • March 9, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1547-1548)
  • March 9, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1771.
  • March 9, 2020
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • March 9, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1549)
  • March 9, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H1547)
    View Vote
  • March 9, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • March 10, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (44)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Rob Woodall (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-3395: Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFamily relationshipsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNorth KoreaSouth Korea