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Korean American Divided Families Registry: Facilitating Reunions for Separated Families

This act aims to establish a national registry for Korean American families separated after the Korean War. Its purpose is to facilitate future reunions, including in-person and video calls, and to serve as a repository for information about these families. Additionally, the act mandates the Secretary of State to include family reunification efforts in dialogues with North Korea.
Key points
A national registry will be created for Korean American families separated after the war to help them reunite.
The registry will include information on individuals, even those who may be deceased, to track family histories.
The Secretary of State must include family reunification as a topic in discussions with North Korea.
The act authorizes $1 million in funding to support these initiatives.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_555
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2025-02-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_555.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A national registry will be created for Korean American families separated after the war to help them reunite.
  • The registry will include information on individuals, even those who may be deceased, to track family histories.
  • The Secretary of State must include family reunification as a topic in discussions with North Korea.
  • The act authorizes $1 million in funding to support these initiatives.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

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 Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 51.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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