Rep. Wilson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Sanction Russia for Abducting Ukrainian Children
This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is sitting with the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Since June 23, 2026, the committee has not taken any action on the proposal. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so this bill is currently stalled.
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.
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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”
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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The House Rules Committee declined to allow floor consideration for several amendments to the FY 2027 NDAA, including a bipartisan measure to sanction those involved in kidnapping Ukrainian children or recruiting African fighters for Russia.
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.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Countering Russian Trafficking Act
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