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H.R. 826 117th Congress House

Divided Families Reunification Act

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

Introduced: February 4, 2021 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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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 20, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 19, 2021
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)
Jul 19, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 19, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3658-3659)
Jul 19, 2021
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.
Jul 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 826.
Jul 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3651-3652)
Jul 19, 2021
Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 4, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E105)
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 19, 2021 House · vote #209 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 415–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 20, 2021

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 2688 Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 26
All 26 Democratic 16 Republican 3
R
Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Jul 19, 2021
Cicilline, David
· Apr 21, 2021
 D
Bera, Ami
California · Apr 19, 2021
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Mar 26, 2021
Bass, Karen
· Mar 18, 2021
 D
Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Feb 23, 2021
 D
Case, Ed
Hawaii · Feb 4, 2021
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Feb 4, 2021
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Feb 4, 2021
 D
Connolly, Gerald E.
Virginia · Feb 4, 2021
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Feb 4, 2021
 D
Gomez, Jimmy
California · Feb 4, 2021
Jones, Mondaire
· Feb 4, 2021
 R
Kim, Young
California · Feb 4, 2021
 D
Kim, Andy
New Jersey · Feb 4, 2021
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Feb 4, 2021
 D
Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Feb 4, 2021
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Feb 4, 2021
Porter, Katie
· Feb 4, 2021
 D
Pressley, Ayanna
Massachusetts · Feb 4, 2021
 D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Feb 4, 2021
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Feb 4, 2021
Steel, Michelle
· Feb 4, 2021
 D
Strickland, Marilyn
Washington · Feb 4, 2021
 D
Takano, Mark
California · Feb 4, 2021
Taylor, Van
· Feb 4, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 826: Divided Families Reunification Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-826/
MLA
"H.R. 826: Divided Families Reunification Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-826/.
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H.R. 826, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-826/.
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