A resolution condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.

3/12/2024, 11:14 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 871

Bill 117 sres 871 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. The resolution highlights the alarming trend of children being taken from their families in Ukraine and brought to Russia without consent or legal justification.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of children and ensuring that they are not subjected to forced separation from their families. It calls on the Russian government to immediately return all abducted children to their families in Ukraine and to respect international laws and agreements regarding the protection of children's rights.

Furthermore, the resolution urges the US government to work with international partners to address this issue and to hold those responsible for the illegal abductions accountable. It also calls for increased efforts to raise awareness about this issue and to provide support to the families affected by these abductions. Overall, Bill 117 sres 871 is a bipartisan effort to address the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation and to advocate for the protection of children's rights on an international level.

Congressional Summary of SRES 871

This resolution states that the Senate holds the Russian government responsible for the illegal kidnapping of children from Ukraine and condemns these actions. The resolution also (1) declares that illegal adoptions are contrary to the Genocide Convention (the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide); (2) claims that Russia is attempting to wipe out a generation of Ukrainian children; and (3) asserts 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.

Current Status of Bill SRES 871

Bill SRES 871 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 14, 2022. Bill SRES 871 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 14, 2022.  Bill SRES 871's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7202) as of December 14, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 871

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 871

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Adoption and foster careCrimes against childrenDetention of personsEuropeHuman rightsHuman traffickingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRussiaSanctionsUkraineYouth employment and child labor

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 871

A resolution condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.A resolution condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
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