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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 4, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 826

Divided Families Reunification Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 19, 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.

What just happenedJul 20, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6](D-NY)Sponsor
27 cosponsors22 D5 R
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  1. Jul 20, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Jul 19, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 19, 2021FloorH37300

    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)

  4. Jul 19, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

  5. Jul 19, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3658-3659)

  6. Jul 19, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Jul 19, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 826.

  8. Jul 19, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3651-3652)

  9. Jul 19, 2021FloorH30300

    Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Apr 21, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Apr 21, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Feb 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Feb 4, 2021IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E105)

  14. Feb 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Feb 4, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 19, 202153

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.

Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 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.

Divided Families Reunification Act — Informed