HR 826
117th 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
14 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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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
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)
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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2021 | House · vote #209 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 415–0 | 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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