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A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.

USA119th CongressHRES-358| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
Jennifer A. Kiggans

Jennifer A. Kiggans

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (6)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution addresses the long-standing issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea, a practice recognized by the U.S. Government since the 1970s. Despite North Korea's 2002 admission and promise to investigate, only five abductees were returned, leaving many unresolved cases. The House of Representatives now calls for specific actions to achieve justice for these victims. It urges North Korea to release all abducted foreign nationals , including those from Japan, and to return the remains and provide information on any deceased abductees. Furthermore, the resolution demands that North Korea make appropriate restitution to the victims and their families. Finally, it calls for North Korea to issue a formal apology and to permanently cease all such abduction activities, aligning with fundamental principles of liberty and human rights.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-620
A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
Apr 29, 2025
Submitted in House
Apr 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-190
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-620
    A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.


  • April 29, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-190
    Introduced in Senate

International Affairs

A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.

USA119th CongressHRES-358| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
This resolution addresses the long-standing issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea, a practice recognized by the U.S. Government since the 1970s. Despite North Korea's 2002 admission and promise to investigate, only five abductees were returned, leaving many unresolved cases. The House of Representatives now calls for specific actions to achieve justice for these victims. It urges North Korea to release all abducted foreign nationals , including those from Japan, and to return the remains and provide information on any deceased abductees. Furthermore, the resolution demands that North Korea make appropriate restitution to the victims and their families. Finally, it calls for North Korea to issue a formal apology and to permanently cease all such abduction activities, aligning with fundamental principles of liberty and human rights.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-620
A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
Apr 29, 2025
Submitted in House
Apr 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-190
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-620
    A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.


  • April 29, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-190
    Introduced in Senate
Jennifer A. Kiggans

Jennifer A. Kiggans

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (6)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted