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Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act

USA119th CongressHR-1841| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2025
Brad Sherman

Brad Sherman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (45)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act," aims to promote peace and engagement on the Korean Peninsula by directing the Secretary of State to conduct a comprehensive review of current restrictions on United States nationals traveling to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The review must specifically consider adjusting the scope of travel deemed "in the national interest" or qualifying as "compelling humanitarian considerations," with a particular focus on travel for funerals or family commemorations for Korean Americans. The Secretary of State is required to submit a report detailing this review and any proposed policy changes within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The bill also expresses a Sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should pursue serious and urgent diplomatic engagement with North Korea and South Korea to achieve a binding peace agreement , thereby formally and finally ending the Korean War, building on the 2018 Panmunjom Declaration. Additionally, it calls for negotiations to establish liaison offices between the U.S. and DPRK in their respective capitals, referencing the 2018 Singapore joint statement. A separate report is mandated within 180 days, outlining a clear roadmap for achieving a permanent peace agreement on the Korean Peninsula, including necessary steps, key stakeholders, and identified challenges. Importantly, the bill includes a rule of construction stating that its provisions do not affect the status of United States Armed Forces stationed in South Korea or any other foreign country.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3446
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1369
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3446
    Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1369
    Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act


  • March 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act

USA119th CongressHR-1841| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2025
This legislation, titled the "Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act," aims to promote peace and engagement on the Korean Peninsula by directing the Secretary of State to conduct a comprehensive review of current restrictions on United States nationals traveling to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The review must specifically consider adjusting the scope of travel deemed "in the national interest" or qualifying as "compelling humanitarian considerations," with a particular focus on travel for funerals or family commemorations for Korean Americans. The Secretary of State is required to submit a report detailing this review and any proposed policy changes within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The bill also expresses a Sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should pursue serious and urgent diplomatic engagement with North Korea and South Korea to achieve a binding peace agreement , thereby formally and finally ending the Korean War, building on the 2018 Panmunjom Declaration. Additionally, it calls for negotiations to establish liaison offices between the U.S. and DPRK in their respective capitals, referencing the 2018 Singapore joint statement. A separate report is mandated within 180 days, outlining a clear roadmap for achieving a permanent peace agreement on the Korean Peninsula, including necessary steps, key stakeholders, and identified challenges. Importantly, the bill includes a rule of construction stating that its provisions do not affect the status of United States Armed Forces stationed in South Korea or any other foreign country.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3446
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1369
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3446
    Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1369
    Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act


  • March 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Brad Sherman

Brad Sherman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (45)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted