Oleksander Ivanov Act of 2023

House Bill 5800 - Oleksander Ivanov Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:02:41Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5800 Oleksander Ivanov Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:02 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5800

Oleksander Ivanov Act of 2023 or Oleksander's Act

This bill authorizes sanctions for the displacement of Ukrainian children to Russia and Russian-controlled areas. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons who are responsible for, engage in, or facilitate (1) the forced displacement of Ukrainian children to Russia or Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine; (2) the forced assimilation, adoption, or placement of Ukrainian children in foster homes; or (3) the trafficking of Ukrainians.

The sanctions include (1) blocking of property; (2) ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole to the United States; and (3) revocation of current visas.

Current Status of Bill HR 5800

Bill HR 5800 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill HR 5800 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 28, 2023. Bill HR 5800's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 28, 2023