Senate Bill 2688
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Korean War Divided Families Reunification Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 10, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2688
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Korean War 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.
August 10, 2021
08/10/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6282)
08/10/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:49 PM