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US House: North Korea's Seizure of USS Pueblo Violated International Law

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution stating that North Korea's seizure of the American ship USS Pueblo in 1968 and detention of its crew violated international law. The resolution declares the ship is U.S. government property and should be returned.
Key points
The U.S. House of Representatives formally declared the 1968 seizure of the USS Pueblo a violation of international law.
The resolution calls for North Korea to return the USS Pueblo ship to the United States.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_53
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2021-01-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Maintaining North Korea's seizure of the vessel USS Pueblo and its detention of the crew were in violation of international law and seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_53.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. House of Representatives formally declared the 1968 seizure of the USS Pueblo a violation of international law.
  • The resolution calls for North Korea to return the USS Pueblo ship to the United States.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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