HRES 1080
Expressing the sense of Congress that coordinated action must be taken by the United States Government and partner countries to address the humanitarian and human rights crises facing North Koreans in the People's Republic of China, including forced labor, arbitrary detention, human trafficking, and the forcible repatriation from China.
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This House Resolution urges Congress and the President to take action to address the humanitarian and human rights crisis faced by North Koreans in China. It calls for increased diplomatic pressure on China to protect North Korean asylum seekers and prevent forced repatriation, emphasizing the risks of torture and other abuses. The resolution also seeks to strengthen sanctions and international cooperation to combat forced labor and trafficking, particularly concerning seafood processing, and to ensure China complies with international refugee law.
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Michelle Steel
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Anthony D'Esposito
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