To direct the Secretary of State to establish a national registry of Korean American divided families, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Creates a State Department registry of Korean American families separated from relatives in North Korea since the 1953 Korean War Armistice, and directs diplomatic efforts to facilitate family reunions.
Who Benefits and How
Korean American families with relatives in North Korea benefit by having their information officially recorded for future reunion programs. The registry creates a formal mechanism for the US government to advocate for their cause in negotiations with North Korea.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The State Department bears the administrative burden of establishing and maintaining the registry at authorized funding of $1 million. Annual reporting requirements add ongoing workload for diplomatic staff.
Key Provisions
- Creates national registry of Korean American divided families
- Authorizes $1 million for registry establishment
- Requires annual reports to Congress on registry status and North Korean responses
- Mandates that US-North Korea dialogue include family reunion progress
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Establishes a national registry of Korean American divided families and facilitates reunions with family members in North Korea
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Formalize US government support for Korean American family reunification through diplomatic channels"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Korean American families separated from family members in North Korea after the 1953 Korean War Armistice
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