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Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
3/13/2025, 3:23 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1273
Bill 119 HR 1273, also known as the Korean American Divided Families Reunification Act, aims to address the issue of Korean American families who have been separated due to the division of North and South Korea. The bill directs the Secretary of State to establish a national registry specifically for Korean American divided families. This registry will serve as a centralized database to help facilitate communication and potential reunification efforts for these families.
In addition to establishing the registry, the bill also includes provisions for the Secretary of State to work with relevant agencies and organizations to provide support and resources for Korean American divided families. This may include assistance with navigating the complex process of reuniting with family members in North Korea, as well as providing emotional and mental health support for those affected by the separation.
Overall, the Korean American Divided Families Reunification Act seeks to address a longstanding issue affecting many Korean American families and provide them with the necessary resources and support to potentially reunite with their loved ones.
In addition to establishing the registry, the bill also includes provisions for the Secretary of State to work with relevant agencies and organizations to provide support and resources for Korean American divided families. This may include assistance with navigating the complex process of reuniting with family members in North Korea, as well as providing emotional and mental health support for those affected by the separation.
Overall, the Korean American Divided Families Reunification Act seeks to address a longstanding issue affecting many Korean American families and provide them with the necessary resources and support to potentially reunite with their loved ones.
Congressional Summary of HR 1273
Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
This bill establishes a national registry of Korean American families who wish to be reunited with family members living in North Korea. The bill also requires the Department of State to include reunions of such families in any direct dialogue with North Korea.
Specifically, the bill requires the State Department to (1) collect information on Korean American families, divided from North Korean family members after the Korean War armistice, who wish to be reunited with such family members; and (2) establish a national registry of information on those families to facilitate future reunions. The State Department must ensure that any direct dialogue with North Korea includes progress towards holding such reunions.
The State Department must report to Congress periodically on the registry, previous reunions, and on certain North Korean actions related to reunions.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1273
Bill HR 1273 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill HR 1273 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2025. Bill HR 1273's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1273
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1273
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1273
Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
To direct the Secretary of State to establish a national registry of Korean American divided families, and for other purposes.
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