arrow_back Back to App

Encouraging Reunions for Korean-American Families Separated by Korean War

This House of Representatives resolution urges the US and North Korea to help Korean-American families reunite with relatives in North Korea. It highlights the humanitarian need for these families, many of whom are elderly, to reconnect after decades of separation. The goal is to facilitate physical, written, or virtual contact.
Key points
Calls for the US and North Korea to begin the process of reuniting separated Korean-American families.
Suggests methods like identifying families, matching relatives, and including US citizens in video reunions.
Emphasizes family reunions as an urgent humanitarian priority.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_294
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2021-04-08
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-04-17
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_294.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Calls for the US and North Korea to begin the process of reuniting separated Korean-American families.
  • Suggests methods like identifying families, matching relatives, and including US citizens in video reunions.
  • Emphasizes family reunions as an urgent humanitarian priority.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3729)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

CATEGORIES

Family Migration