RepublicanBill · H.Res. 358· House(119-HRES-358)

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

Rep. Kiggans
Age: 55 years
Virginia
Introduced
4/29/2025
Last activity
4/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Jennifer Kiggans
Cosponsors
Republican - 5Democrat - 4
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution addresses the abduction of Japanese citizens by North Korea, which began in the 1970s. It calls for North Korea to release all abducted foreign nationals, provide information and remains of deceased abductees, make restitution, apologize, and permanently cease these activities. The resolution highlights the conflict between these abductions and the principles of liberty and freedom.

Potential Positive Impacts for People

  • The resolution calls on North Korea to release any abducted foreign nationals, including those from Japan (Resolved, (1)). This could reunite victims of abduction with their families and restore their freedom, which is a clear positive outcome for those individuals and their loved ones.

  • The resolution urges North Korea to return the remains and provide information on any deceased abductees (Resolved, (2)). This would bring closure to the families of those who died while abducted, allowing them to properly grieve and honor their lost loved ones.

  • The resolution urges North Korea to make such restitution as appropriate regarding abductees (Resolved, (3)). Restitution could provide financial or other forms of support to the abductees, helping them rebuild their lives after their ordeal.

Potential Negative Impacts for People

  • I am unable to identify any potential negative impacts for people based solely on the provided text of this resolution. The resolution focuses on seeking justice and restitution for victims of abduction and does not appear to contain any provisions that could create burdens or negative consequences for individuals or groups of people.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+8

    The resolution specifically addresses the abduction of Japanese citizens, which positively impacts Asian Americans, particularly those of Japanese descent.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7

    The resolution seeks justice for Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea, which will improve international alliances with Japan.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+6

    The resolution calls for the release of any abducted foreign nationals, which could potentially include immigrants.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.