# 119-sres-190: A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.

119-sres-190, A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-190
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Demand that North Korea return abducted foreign nationals and fully account for victims.** This resolution would press Pyongyang to release any abducted foreigners, return remains, provide information about deceased abductees, make appropriate reparations, apologize, and permanently stop such abductions. - Families of abductees: Gives visible U.S. backing to Japanese families seeking returned loved ones, information about remains, and reparations. - North Korea: Would formally urge North Korea to release abducted foreign nationals, return remains, provide information, apologize, and cease these actions. - U.S. policymakers: Encourages the President to raise the abductions in any future interactions with North Korean officials.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] (R-TN), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.

## Sources
- [119-sres-190 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/190)

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- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-524)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-190 (as of 2025-12-21).