Create a special visa category for South Korean professionals to work in the United States.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Partner with Korea Act?
As of June 20, 2026, the Partner with Korea Act remains in the House Committee on the Judiciary where it has not seen action since July 22, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation in this stage never receives a hearing and expires without a final decision.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Partner with Korea Act (H.R. 4687 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2827 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2827 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Young Kim (R-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.