Bill on reuniting families separated by Korean War passes US Congress committee
The bill would require U.S. State Department to report on talks with South Korean officials and Korean American families
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A bill requiring the U.S. State Department to report to Congress on reunions of families separated by the Korean War is now one step closer to becoming law after passing a House committee.
On Wednesday, the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs passed the Divided Families Reunification Act, reintroduced by New York Representative Grace Meng after it failed to pass a vote in the Senate at the end of the previous Congress.
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Three House Democratic members have tested positive for COVID-19, days after the violent U.S. Capitol siege.
What happened: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) was the first to announce she tested positive for the virus on Monday, according to BBC.
Following the events of Wednesday, including sheltering with several colleagues who refused to wear masks, I decided to take a Covid test.
In her tweet, Coleman said she decided to take a COVID-19 test following the riot on Jan. 6.
I am home resting at this time. While I am experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, I remain in good spirits and will continue to work on behalf of my constituents.