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Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act

USA119th CongressHR-1273| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
Suhas Subramanyam

Suhas Subramanyam

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (16)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of State to establish a national registry for Korean American divided families . The primary goal is to collect information on Korean American individuals seeking reunification with family members in North Korea, who were separated following the 1953 Korean War Armistice Agreement. This registry will serve as a private internal repository to anticipate and facilitate future reunions, which may include in-person or video formats, hosted in South Korea, the United States, or third countries. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of State to ensure that any direct dialogue between the United States and North Korea includes discussions on achieving progress towards these family reunions. The Secretary must also consult with the Government of the Republic of Korea on these efforts. To maintain accountability, the legislation mandates annual reports to Congress for five years, detailing the registry's status, the number of individuals awaiting or having had reunions, North Korea's responses to reunion requests, and any North Korean actions hindering emigration of family members.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7152
Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-555
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7152
    Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-555
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

International Affairs

AsiaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFamily relationshipsFamily servicesGovernment information and archivesNorth Korea

Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act

USA119th CongressHR-1273| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of State to establish a national registry for Korean American divided families . The primary goal is to collect information on Korean American individuals seeking reunification with family members in North Korea, who were separated following the 1953 Korean War Armistice Agreement. This registry will serve as a private internal repository to anticipate and facilitate future reunions, which may include in-person or video formats, hosted in South Korea, the United States, or third countries. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of State to ensure that any direct dialogue between the United States and North Korea includes discussions on achieving progress towards these family reunions. The Secretary must also consult with the Government of the Republic of Korea on these efforts. To maintain accountability, the legislation mandates annual reports to Congress for five years, detailing the registry's status, the number of individuals awaiting or having had reunions, North Korea's responses to reunion requests, and any North Korean actions hindering emigration of family members.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7152
Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-555
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7152
    Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-555
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Suhas Subramanyam

Suhas Subramanyam

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (16)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFamily relationshipsFamily servicesGovernment information and archivesNorth Korea