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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 190· Senate(119-SRES-190)

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

Rep. Sullivan
Age: 62 years
Alaska
Introduced
4/30/2025
Last activity
4/30/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2718)
Sponsored by
Dan Sullivan
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 3
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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

What this bill would do

This resolution seeks justice for Japanese citizens who were abducted by North Korea starting in the 1970s. It notes that while North Korea admitted to the abductions in 2002, only five people were returned. The Senate calls for the release of any abducted foreign nationals and the return of remains for those who died. It also asks North Korea to provide information, make reparations, and apologize. Finally, it encourages the President to address this issue during future interactions with North Korean officials.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+7

    Directly seeks justice and the return of abducted Japanese citizens.

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+6

    Encourages the President to address an important human rights issue in future diplomatic interactions with North Korea.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5

    Strengthens the US-Japan relationship by supporting Japanese justice and human rights.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.