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Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act

USA116th CongressS-3395| Senate 
| Updated: 3/5/2020
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (3)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act 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.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 5, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1771: Divided Families Reunification Act
AsiaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFamily relationshipsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNorth KoreaSouth Korea

Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act

USA116th CongressS-3395| Senate 
| Updated: 3/5/2020
Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act 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.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 5, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (3)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1771: 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