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Condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
1/8/2024, 1:15 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1526
Bill 117 H.Res. 1526, titled "Condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to denounce the unlawful act of abducting children from Ukraine and taking them to Russia without the consent of their parents or legal guardians.
The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the rights of children and ensuring that they are not subjected to forced removal from their home country. It also emphasizes the need for international cooperation to address and prevent such abductions in the future.
The resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately return any abducted children to their families in Ukraine and to cooperate with Ukrainian authorities to investigate and prosecute those responsible for these illegal actions. It also urges the US government to work with its international partners to hold accountable those who engage in child abduction and trafficking. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1526 aims to bring attention to the issue of child abduction from Ukraine to Russia and to advocate for the protection of children's rights and well-being.
The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the rights of children and ensuring that they are not subjected to forced removal from their home country. It also emphasizes the need for international cooperation to address and prevent such abductions in the future.
The resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately return any abducted children to their families in Ukraine and to cooperate with Ukrainian authorities to investigate and prosecute those responsible for these illegal actions. It also urges the US government to work with its international partners to hold accountable those who engage in child abduction and trafficking. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1526 aims to bring attention to the issue of child abduction from Ukraine to Russia and to advocate for the protection of children's rights and well-being.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1526
This resolution states that the House of Representatives 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.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1526
Bill HRES 1526 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 15, 2022. Bill HRES 1526 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 15, 2022. Bill HRES 1526's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of December 15, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1526
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1526
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Adoption and foster care
- Crimes against children
- Detention of persons
- Europe
- Human rights
- Human trafficking
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Russia
- Sanctions
- Ukraine
- Youth employment and child labor
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1526
Condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
Condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
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