Countering Russian Trafficking Act
Rep. Wilson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Sanction Russia for Abducting Ukrainian Children
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a major human rights issue, but it is in the very early stages of the lawmaking process.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
The bill addresses the trafficking of displaced Ukrainian women and children by criminal networks in Russian-controlled territories. While its direct effect is limited to sanctioning those involved, it could indirectly help some trafficking victims by disrupting the financial networks that profit from their exploitation.
“the conditions created by these operations have been reported to facilitate the sex trafficking of displaced Ukrainian women and children by organized criminal networks operating in Russian-controlled territories”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Proposed NDAA Amendments Address Russia Sanctions, Chip Export Controls
Reps. Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) proposed the Countering Russian Trafficking Act as an NDAA amendment to impose property-blocking sanctions on individuals involved in kidnapping thousands of Ukrainian children.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Countering Russian Trafficking Act
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