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117th Congress · House

Divided Families Reunification Act

Subjects: Asia · Conflicts and wars · Congressional oversight · Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad · Family relationships · Internet and video services · Internet, web applications, social media · North Korea

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on its consultations with South Korea on potential.
  • House passed it on Jul 20, 2021 (substantive).
Official 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.

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