Maintaining North Korea's seizure of the vessel USS Pueblo and its detention of the crew were in violation of international law and seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States.

Bill 118 HRES 44, also known as the "Maintaining North Korea's seizure of the vessel USS Pueblo and its detention of the crew were in violation of international law and seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution condemns North Korea for its seizure of the USS Pueblo, a US Navy intelligence ship, in 1968 and the detention of its crew.

The resolution argues that North Korea's actions in seizing the USS Pueblo and detaining its crew were in violation of international law. It calls for the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States, as well as for the release of any surviving crew members or their remains.

The resolution highlights the ongoing efforts by the US government to seek the return of the USS Pueblo and to hold North Korea accountable for its actions. It also emphasizes the importance of upholding international law and ensuring the safety and security of US military personnel. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 44 is a bipartisan effort to address the unresolved issue of the USS Pueblo and to advocate for the return of the ship and the crew members who were detained by North Korea.