H.R. 1841: Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
The "Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act" aims to reevaluate existing restrictions on travel to North Korea and to actively pursue a formal end to the Korean War. The main objectives of the bill can be summarized in the following sections:
Key Findings
- The Korean War has not officially ended; the 1953 armistice only ceased hostilities but did not finalize peace.
- Recent commitments from leaders of South Korea and North Korea suggest a move towards peace.
- The continuation of the war affects U.S. relations with North Korea and restricts travel for Korean Americans wishing to visit relatives in North Korea.
- There are around 100,000 Americans with relatives in North Korea, whose ability to visit them is limited by current policies.
Humanitarian Travel Considerations
The bill expresses that the current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens wishing to visit North Korea should be reviewed by the Secretary of State. This review would consider:
- What types of travel could be deemed in the national interest.
- Humanitarian reasons that could justify travel to North Korea, such as family events.
- The process for issuing Special Validation Passports for funerals and other significant family occasions.
The Secretary of State is required to submit a report on this review within 180 days of the bill's enactment, detailing any policy considerations and potential changes.
Formal End to the Korean War
The bill encourages the Secretary of State to engage in serious diplomatic discussions with North and South Korea to seek a binding peace agreement that would formally end the state of war among these nations. A report outlining a roadmap for this peace agreement must also be provided within 180 days, identifying necessary steps, key stakeholders, and challenges to achieving a peace treaty.
Establishing Liaison Offices
The bill indicates that the Secretary of State should negotiate the establishment of liaison offices for the U.S. and North Korea in each other's capitals. This measure is seen as a step towards enhancing relations between the two countries.
Implications for U.S. Armed Forces
It is specified that nothing in this Act will alter the status of U.S. Armed Forces stationed in South Korea or elsewhere, ensuring that military commitments and deployments remain unaffected by this legislative effort.
Relevant Companies
- BA (Boeing) - As a leading defense contractor, any shift in U.S. policy towards North Korea could impact military contracts and defense strategy.
- LMT (Lockheed Martin) - Similar to Boeing, changes in defense policy could influence contracts in the defense sector.
- NOC (Northrop Grumman) - Could be affected by realignments in military engagement policies on the Korean Peninsula.
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TrackBrad Sherman
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TrackAndy Biggs
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TrackJulia Brownley
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TrackAndré Carson
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TrackJudy Chu
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TrackDanny K. Davis
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TrackAdriano Espaillat
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TrackMaxwell Frost
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TrackJesús G. "Chuy" García
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TrackJosh Gottheimer
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TrackAl Green
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TrackRaúl M. Grijalva
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TrackJonathan L. Jackson
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TrackPramila Jayapal
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TrackSydney Kamlager-Dove
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TrackRo Khanna
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TrackSusie Lee
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TrackMike Levin
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TrackTed Lieu
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TrackZoe Lofgren
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TrackSarah McBride
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TrackJames P. McGovern
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TrackDave Min
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TrackJames C. Moylan
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TrackEleanor Holmes Norton
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TrackIlhan Omar
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TrackChellie Pingree
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TrackDelia C. Ramirez
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TrackJanice D. Schakowsky
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TrackTerri A. Sewell
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TrackMarilyn Strickland
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TrackThomas R. Suozzi
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TrackMark Takano
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TrackDina Titus
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TrackRashida Tlaib
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TrackPaul Tonko
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TrackDerek Tran
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TrackJuan Vargas
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TrackMaxine Waters
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Mar. 04, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Mar. 04, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
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