H.Res. 1123House115th Congress (2017-2019)In Committee

Recognizing the systematic abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea.

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This House resolution acknowledges that North Korea has been abducting Japanese citizens since the 1970s and says those actions violate basic human‑rights principles. It urges the North Korean government to stop the practice, release any foreign nationals it has taken, and address the harm caused to the victims and their families.

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Calls on North Korea to free all abducted foreign nationals, including Japanese citizens.
Urges North Korea to return the remains of deceased abductees and provide information about them.
Requests that North Korea provide appropriate reparations to the victims and their families.
Demands that North Korea apologize for the abductions and permanently end the practice.

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

October 12, 2018

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Introduced in House

October 12, 2018

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

October 12, 2018

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Introduced in HouseIssued October 12, 2018

115th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. RES. 1123

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 12, 2018

Mr. Garrett submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

RESOLUTION

Recognizing the systematic abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea.

Whereas the United States of America recognizes that North Korea was abducting Japanese citizens since the 1970s;

Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined within the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights;

Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms and contributes to promoting equality, preventing conflict and human rights violations, and enhancing participation in democratic processes;

Whereas these abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea directly conflict with the basic principle of liberty and freedom; and

Whereas there have been several attempts at dialogue between North Korea and Japanese leaders in an effort to yield stable results: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

calls on the Government of North Korea to release any abducted foreign nationals, including, but not limited to, those from Japan;

(2)

urges the Government of North Korea to return the remains and provide information on any deceased abductees;

(3)

urges the Government of North Korea to make such reparations as are appropriate regarding abductees; and

(4)

urges the Government of North Korea to apologize and permanently cease such activities.