VoterlyH.R. 7152: Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from Virginia · In committee
What this bill does
Divided Families National Registry ActThis bill sets policy regarding families divided between North Korea and the United States. Specifically, the Department of State shall identify Korean American families who wish to be reunited with family members who live in North Korea and establish a national registry of information on those families to (1) facilitate future reunions, and (2) provide a repository of information about such families.Additionally, the State Department shall ensure that any direct dialogue with North Korea includes progress towards holding future reunions for Korean American families and their family members who live in North Korea.The State Department shall report to Congress periodically on the registry and on North Korean actions regarding potential reunions of divided families.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2024-01-30
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 10
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10] introduced H.R. 7152. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 7152 do?
Divided Families National Registry ActThis bill sets policy regarding families divided between North Korea and the United States. Specifically, the Department of State shall identify Korean American families who wish to be reunited with family members who live in North Korea and …
Who sponsored H.R. 7152?
Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10] (D) of Virginia is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 7152?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 7152 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.