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

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-07-26

Bill 118 HRES 620, also known as the resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to bring attention to the issue of Japanese citizens who were abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s. The resolution calls on the US government to work with the Japanese government to seek justice for the victims and their families. It also urges North Korea to provide a full and transparent account of the abductions and to release any remaining abductees. The resolution highlights the emotional and psychological toll that the abductions have taken on the victims and their families, and emphasizes the importance of holding North Korea accountable for its actions. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 620 seeks to bring awareness to the plight of the Japanese citizens who were abducted by North Korea and to advocate for justice on their behalf.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Alternative Names

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

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

Associated Legislation

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

Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

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

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

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

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

Bill 118 HRES 620, also known as the resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to bring attention to the issue of Japanese citizens who w...
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 620

Introduced on
2023-07-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/26/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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

Bill 118 HRES 620, also known as the resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to bring attention to the issue of Japanese citizens who w...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/13/2024

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


Latest Action7/26/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.