United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 2 D cosponsors

HRES 358 — A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

This resolution calls on North Korea to release any abducted foreign nationals, including those from Japan. The resolution also urges North Korea to return the remains of deceased abductees, to make appropriate restitution, to apologize, and to permanently cease such activities.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Submitted in House

  2. Submitted in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 539 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (539)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 358 do?
This resolution calls on North Korea to release any abducted foreign nationals, including those from Japan. The resolution also urges North Korea to return the remains of deceased abductees, to make appropriate restitution, to apologize, and to permanently cease such activities.
Who sponsors HRES 358?
HRES 358 is sponsored by Kiggans, Jennifer A. (Republican), Tokuda, Jill N. (Democratic), Bacon, Don (Republican), Wilson, Joe (Republican), King-Hinds, Kimberlyn (Republican), Suozzi, Thomas R. (Democratic), Smith, Adrian (Republican), and Shreve, Jefferson (Republican).
What is the current status of HRES 358?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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