Bill · H.R. 1273· House(119-HR-1273)

Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act

Age: 40 years

Virginia

Introduced: 2/12/2025
Last activity: 2/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Suhas Subramanyam
Cosponsors: - 8 - 8

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act'', directs the Secretary of State to create a national registry. This registry will collect information on Korean American families separated after the 1953 Korean War Armistice Agreement. The goal is to prepare for future in-person or video reunions between these families and their relatives in North Korea. The Secretary of State is also tasked with ensuring that direct dialogue with North Korea includes progress toward these reunions. Additionally, the Secretary must consult with the Government of the Republic of Korea and provide annual reports to Congress regarding the registry and reunion efforts.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets the needs of Korean American families separated by the Korean War.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+6
The bill directs the Secretary of State to include family reunion progress in direct dialogue with North Korea.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The registry assists in reuniting families who may have been separated for many decades.