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A resolution condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.

USA117th CongressSRES-871| Senate 
| Updated: 12/14/2022
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution states that the Senate 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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Timeline
Dec 14, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7202)
Dec 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 117-1526
Introduced in House
  • December 14, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7202)


  • December 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 117-1526
    Introduced in House

International Affairs

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  • HRES 117-1526: Condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
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A resolution condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.

USA117th CongressSRES-871| Senate 
| Updated: 12/14/2022
This resolution states that the Senate 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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Timeline
Dec 14, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7202)
Dec 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 117-1526
Introduced in House
  • December 14, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7202)


  • December 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 117-1526
    Introduced in House
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1526: Condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careCrimes against childrenDetention of personsEuropeHuman rightsHuman traffickingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRussiaSanctionsUkraineYouth employment and child labor