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H.R. 1771 116th Congress House

Divided Families Reunification Act

Official title: To require consultations on reuniting Korean Americans with family members in North Korea.

Introduced: March 14, 2019 Introduced by: Grace Meng Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
International Affairs AsiaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
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Family relationshipsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNorth KoreaSouth Korea
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 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
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 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 9, 2020 House · vote #92 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 391–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 10, 2020

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3395 Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 36
All 36 Democratic 27 Republican 2
Taylor, Van
· Mar 9, 2020
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Feb 18, 2020
 D
Gomez, Jimmy
California · Jan 7, 2020
 D
Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Nov 8, 2019
 D
Khanna, Ro
California · Oct 30, 2019
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Oct 30, 2019
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Oct 28, 2019
 D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Sep 10, 2019
 D
Pressley, Ayanna
Massachusetts · Sep 6, 2019
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Jul 25, 2019
Graves, Tom
· Jul 17, 2019
Zeldin, Lee
· Jul 17, 2019
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jul 12, 2019
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Jul 11, 2019
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jul 9, 2019
 D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Jul 9, 2019
CLAY, WM.
· Jun 24, 2019
ENGEL, ELIOT
· Jun 19, 2019
 R
Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Jun 18, 2019
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jun 10, 2019
 D
Lieu, Ted
California · Jun 3, 2019
 D
Takano, Mark
California · Jun 3, 2019
 D
Kim, Andy
New Jersey · May 24, 2019
 D
Case, Ed
Hawaii · Apr 12, 2019
 D
Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Apr 2, 2019
 D
Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Apr 1, 2019
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Mar 21, 2019
 D
Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria
New York · Mar 21, 2019
 D
Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Mar 21, 2019
 D
Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Mar 14, 2019
Gabbard, Tulsi
· Mar 14, 2019
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 14, 2019
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 14, 2019
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Mar 14, 2019
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Mar 14, 2019
Woodall, Rob
· Mar 14, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1771: Divided Families Reunification Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1771/
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"H.R. 1771: Divided Families Reunification Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1771/.
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