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Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.

USA117th CongressHRES-294| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2021
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (30)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution calls on the United States and North Korea to begin the process of reuniting Korean Americans with their immediate relatives in North Korea. (Many families were divided after the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement, which divided the Korean Peninsula into North and South Korea.)

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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-410
Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-930
Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.
Apr 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 19, 2021
Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3652-3654; text: CR H3652-3653)
Jul 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 294.
Jul 19, 2021
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.
Jul 20, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H. Res. 294 are considered vacated.
Jul 20, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3729)
Jul 20, 2021
Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3729)

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-410
    Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-930
    Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.
  • April 8, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • April 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • April 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • April 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • July 19, 2021
    Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  • July 19, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3652-3654; text: CR H3652-3653)
  • July 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 294.
  • July 19, 2021
    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.
  • July 20, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H. Res. 294 are considered vacated.
  • July 20, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3729)
  • July 20, 2021
    Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3729)

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-535: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3985) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes.
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Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.

USA117th CongressHRES-294| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2021
This resolution calls on the United States and North Korea to begin the process of reuniting Korean Americans with their immediate relatives in North Korea. (Many families were divided after the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement, which divided the Korean Peninsula into North and South Korea.)

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-410
Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-930
Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.
Apr 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 19, 2021
Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3652-3654; text: CR H3652-3653)
Jul 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 294.
Jul 19, 2021
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.
Jul 20, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H. Res. 294 are considered vacated.
Jul 20, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3729)
Jul 20, 2021
Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3729)

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-410
    Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-930
    Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.
  • April 8, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • April 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • April 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • April 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • July 19, 2021
    Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  • July 19, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3652-3654; text: CR H3652-3653)
  • July 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 294.
  • July 19, 2021
    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.
  • July 20, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H. Res. 294 are considered vacated.
  • July 20, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3729)
  • July 20, 2021
    Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3729)
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (30)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-535: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3985) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFamily relationshipsHuman rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNorth KoreaSouth Korea