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Support for North Koreans in China: Combating Forced Labor and Repatriations.

This resolution urges the U.S. government to take coordinated action with other countries to protect North Koreans in China. It aims to prevent forced labor, human trafficking, and repatriations that lead to severe human rights abuses. Citizens may feel an indirect impact through strengthened international human rights standards and potential restrictions on imports of products made under forced labor conditions.
Key points
Increased pressure on China to adhere to international obligations regarding refugee protection and combating human trafficking.
Actions aimed at stopping forced labor of North Koreans in China, including banning imports of such products into the U.S.
Collaboration with allies to end forced repatriations and improve the humanitarian situation of North Koreans.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1080
Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45]
Process start date: 2024-03-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1080.

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 2024-03-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased pressure on China to adhere to international obligations regarding refugee protection and combating human trafficking.
  • Actions aimed at stopping forced labor of North Koreans in China, including banning imports of such products into the U.S.
  • Collaboration with allies to end forced repatriations and improve the humanitarian situation of North Koreans.
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. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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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