Bills · HR 1841
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1841International Affairs
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a conflict that has technically been ongoing for over 70 years, impacting stability in East Asia and the lives of many families. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to the first formal peace agreement ending the Korean War, potentially reducing tensions and opening new avenues for diplomacy with North Korea. This could shift the focus from a state of armed truce to efforts for lasting peace, affecting regional security and global relations.
Furthermore, the bill aims to ease the emotional burden on Korean Americans who have been separated from their families in North Korea for decades. Changing travel restrictions could allow humanitarian visits, offering a chance for reunification or closure that is currently denied. Without this bill, the current state of war and strict travel bans would likely continue, meaning ongoing family separation and a lack of official diplomatic ties to resolve critical issues.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of State to review current restrictions on travel to North Korea for U.S. citizens, focusing on humanitarian and national interest considerations.
This could lead to easier travel for Korean Americans seeking to reunite with family or attend significant family events in North Korea.
PROVISION 02
Calls for the Secretary of State to pursue serious diplomatic engagement with North Korea and South Korea to achieve a binding peace agreement, formally ending the Korean War.
This aims to transition the Korean Peninsula from an armistice to a permanent state of peace, which could reduce long-standing regional tensions.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress detailing a roadmap for achieving a permanent peace agreement on the Korean Peninsula.
This ensures Congress receives a clear plan for diplomatic action, holding the State Department accountable for progress on peace efforts.
PROVISION 04
Expresses a Sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should negotiate with North Korea to establish liaison offices in both countries' capitals.
Setting up liaison offices could establish a basic diplomatic presence, allowing for more direct communication and engagement between the U.S. and North Korea.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 52
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
29
BILLS LED
13
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 8%
DEM 50 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 4
Introduced in House
MAR 4
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1841
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 4, 2025
Last actionMar 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025
House BillHR 1841International Affairs
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2025
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
52
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