HR 1771
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Family relationships
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
North Korea
South Korea
Divided Families Reunification Act
Everywhere this bill has been
15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 10, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 9, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 9, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H1547)
Mar 9, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 92).
Mar 9, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1549)
Mar 9, 2020
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.
Mar 9, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1771.
Mar 9, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1547-1548)
Mar 9, 2020
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 30, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 30, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Mar 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 14, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E307)
Mar 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2020 | House · vote #92 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 391–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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