HR620: A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
Plain-language summary
This resolution expresses support for Japanese citizens who were kidnapped by North Korea and seeks justice for them. A resolution is a formal statement of Congress's position that does not create new laws but shows Congressional support for a cause. The resolution was recently introduced in Congress and has bipartisan sponsorship from both Democratic and Republican members. It focuses on an international human rights issue involving kidnappings that occurred over decades.
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HR620: A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
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Sponsors
Brandon Williams
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (8)
Jill Tokuda
Michael Lawler
Joaquin Castro
Adrian Smith
Larry Bucshon