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S. 3395 116th Congress Senate

Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act

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

Introduced: March 5, 2020 Introduced by: Mazie K. Hirono Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
International Affairs AsiaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
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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.
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 Latest action March 5, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act

This bill directs the Department of State to consult 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 consult with representatives of Korean Americans with family in North Korea on reunification efforts.

The State Department shall periodically report to Congress on the progress of such consultations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1771 Divided Families Reunification Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Jul 28, 2020
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jun 24, 2020
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Sullivan, Dan
Alaska · Mar 5, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3395: Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3395/
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"S. 3395: Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3395/.
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S. 3395, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3395/.
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