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Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 236

Ukraine: Return of Abducted Children

A resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.

10 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Bipartisan Senate Push Links Ukraine Peace to Return of Abducted Children
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

  • A group of Senators introduced a plan stating that any peace deal to end the war in Ukraine must include the return of children taken by Russia. Since the war began, over 19,500 children have been reported missing or moved into Russian territory against their will.
  • The resolution highlights that Russia has changed its laws to make it easier for Russian families to adopt these children. This process often involves changing the children's names and forcing them to speak Russian to erase their original Ukrainian identity.
  • International groups consider these actions a serious crime. The resolution notes that taking children from one group and giving them to another violates international laws meant to prevent genocide and protect people during war.
  • So far, only about 1,200 of the thousands of missing children have been brought back home. The Senators want the U.S. government to make sure the rest are returned safely as a requirement for ending the conflict.

Milestones

1 milestone2 actions
May 20, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3011-3012)

May 20, 2025

Submitted in Senate

Related Bills

1 bill
H.Res. 564Identical bill

Calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.

Jun 30 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.

Bill NumberSRES 236
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3011-3012)

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Cosponsors

(28)
D: 15R: 13

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