Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act

House Bill 7152 - Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-07-18T00:23:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7152 Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/18/2024, 12:23 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7152

Divided Families National Registry Act

This bill sets policy regarding families divided between North Korea and the United States. Specifically, the Department of State shall identify Korean American families who wish to be reunited with family members who live in North Korea and establish a national registry of information on those families to (1) facilitate future reunions, and (2) provide a repository of information about such families.

Additionally, the State Department shall ensure that any direct dialogue with North Korea includes progress towards holding future reunions for Korean American families and their family members who live in North Korea.

The State Department shall report to Congress periodically on the registry and on North Korean actions regarding potential reunions of divided families.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7152

Bill HR 7152 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2024. Bill HR 7152 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2024. Bill HR 7152's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of July 8, 2024