Divided Families Reunification Act
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Divided Families Reunification Act This bill directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on its consultations with South Korea on potential opportunities to reunite Korean Americans with family in North Korea. The State Department's Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues shall periodically report to Congress on its consultations with representatives of Korean Americans with family in North Korea on reunification efforts.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
S.Res.32, a resolution recognizing January 27, 2019, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement. S.52, the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). Res.34, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release unjustly imprisoned journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo. S.456, Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). S.636, the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R.649, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.Res.221, a resolution reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy. H.R.1025, the UIGHUR Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R.1169, the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R. 590, Freedom of Religion Act, provisions related to (generally, no specific provisions). S. 1445, the Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, provisions related to asylum seekers. S.Res. 254, a resolution commemorating June 20, 2019, as "World Refugee Day." H.Res. 444, a resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons. H.R. 3352, the Department of State Authorization Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R. 1771, the Divided Families Reunification Act, provisions related to unaccompanied minors.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H1547)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 92).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1549)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1771.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1547-1548)
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2019 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
S.Res.32, a resolution recognizing January 27, 2019, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement. S.52, the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). Res.34, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release unjustly imprisoned journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo. S.456, Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). S.636, the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R.649, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.Res.221, a resolution reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy. H.R.1025, the UIGHUR Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R.1169, the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R. 590, Freedom of Religion Act (generally, no specific provisions). S. 1445, the Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, provisions related to asylum seekers. S.Res. 254, a resolution commemorating June 20, 2019, as "World Refugee Day." H.Res. 444, a resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons. H.R. 3352, the Department of State Authorization Act of 2019 (generally, no specific provisions). H.R. 1771, the Divided Families Reunification Act, provisions related to unaccompanied minors.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2019 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
S.Res.32, a resolution recognizing January 27, 2019, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement; S.52, the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019; Res.34, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release unjustly imprisoned journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo; S.456, Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019; S.636, the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019; H.R.649, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019; H.Res.221, a resolution reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy; H.R.1025, the UIGHUR Act of 2019; and H.R.1169, the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019; H.R. 590 Freedom of Religion Act; S. 1445, the Central America Reform and Enforcement Act; S.Res. 254, a resolution commemorating June 20, 2019, as "World Refugee Day"; H.Res. 444, a resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons; and H.R. 3352, the Department of State Authorization Act of 2019; and H.R. 1771, the Divided Families Reunification Act. As part of our mission we seek to ensure that all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. We support programs that promote family reunification, refugee resettlement, and compassionate refugee and migration policies. We places a special emphasis on programs that impact children and their families.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E307)
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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