Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
USA118th CongressHR-7152| House
| Updated: 7/8/2024
Jennifer Wexton
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (10)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Divided Families National Registry Act This bill sets policy regarding families divided between North Korea and the United States. Specifically, the Department of State shall identify Korean American families who wish to be reunited with family members who live in North Korea and establish a national registry of information on those families to (1) facilitate future reunions, and (2) provide a repository of information about such families. Additionally, the State Department shall ensure that any direct dialogue with North Korea includes progress towards holding future reunions for Korean American families and their family members who live in North Korea. The State Department shall report to Congress periodically on the registry and on North Korean actions regarding potential reunions of divided families.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mr. McCormick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4130-4132)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7152.
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 H4138-4139)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 8 (Roll no. 281). (text: CR H4130-4131)
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.
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Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
USA118th CongressHR-7152| House
| Updated: 7/8/2024
Divided Families National Registry Act This bill sets policy regarding families divided between North Korea and the United States. Specifically, the Department of State shall identify Korean American families who wish to be reunited with family members who live in North Korea and establish a national registry of information on those families to (1) facilitate future reunions, and (2) provide a repository of information about such families. Additionally, the State Department shall ensure that any direct dialogue with North Korea includes progress towards holding future reunions for Korean American families and their family members who live in North Korea. The State Department shall report to Congress periodically on the registry and on North Korean actions regarding potential reunions of divided families.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mr. McCormick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4130-4132)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7152.
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 H4138-4139)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 8 (Roll no. 281). (text: CR H4130-4131)
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.
Jennifer Wexton
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (10)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee
International Affairs
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AsiaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFamily relationshipsFamily servicesGovernment information and archivesNorth Korea