Divided Families Reunification Act
USA117th CongressHR-826| House
| Updated: 7/20/2021
Grace Meng
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (27)
Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Michelle Steel (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee
- 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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E105)
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3651-3652)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 826.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3658-3659)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 209). (text: CR H3651)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International Affairs
AsiaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFamily relationshipsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNorth KoreaSouth Korea
Divided Families Reunification Act
USA117th CongressHR-826| House
| Updated: 7/20/2021
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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E105)
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3651-3652)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 826.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3658-3659)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 209). (text: CR H3651)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Grace Meng
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (27)
Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Michelle Steel (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee
International Affairs
- 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