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

5/9/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 358

The bill "A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea" (H.Res. 358) was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 29, 2025. The primary purpose of the bill is to address the issue of Japanese citizens who have been abducted by North Korea. Specific provisions within the bill aim to seek justice for these abducted individuals, likely through diplomatic, legal, or investigative measures outlined in the bill text. For more detailed information and the full text of the resolution, the official PDF version can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres358/BILLS-119hres358ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HRES 358

This resolution calls on North Korea to release any abducted foreign nationals, including those from Japan. The resolution also urges North Korea to return the remains of deceased abductees, to make appropriate restitution, to apologize, and to permanently cease such activities.

Current Status of Bill HRES 358

Bill HRES 358 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2025. Bill HRES 358 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2025.  Bill HRES 358's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of April 29, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 358

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 358

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 358

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

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