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Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act

2/8/2022, 11:23 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3395

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3395

Bill S 3395 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2020. Bill S 3395 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 5, 2020.  Bill S 3395's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 5, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3395

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3395

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3395

Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act
Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act
A bill to require consultations on reuniting Korean Americans with family members in North Korea.

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