Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.

This resolution states that the House of Representatives holds the Russian government responsible for the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine and condemns these actions. The resolution also (1) declares that the abduction and forcible transfer of children and illegal adoptions are contrary to the Genocide Convention (the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide); (2) declares that Russia is attempting to wipe out a generation of Ukrainian children; and (3) notes that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased the risks of children being exposed to human trafficking, exploitation, child labor, gender-based violence, hunger, injury, trauma, deprivation of education and shelter, and death.

Bill 118 H.Res. 149, also known as the resolution condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation, was introduced in the US Congress to address the concerning issue of children being taken from Ukraine and brought to Russia against their will.

The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the rights and well-being of children, and condemns any actions that violate international law and human rights. It specifically calls out the Russian Federation for its role in these illegal abductions and transfers, and urges the government to take immediate action to address and rectify the situation.

The resolution emphasizes the need for accountability and justice for the victims of these abductions, and calls on the international community to support efforts to reunite the children with their families and ensure their safe return to Ukraine. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 149 is a bipartisan effort to bring attention to and address a serious human rights issue, and to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.