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

USA119th CongressHRES-564| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2025
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (32)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Adrian Smith (Republican)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Aaron Bean (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution strongly condemns the Russian Federation's actions, including the abduction, forcible transfer, and illegal deportation of Ukrainian children. It highlights that Ukrainian authorities have reported over 19,546 confirmed cases of unlawful deportations and forced transfers, with only 1,274 children returned so far. These actions, which include efforts to Russify children and facilitate forced adoptions, are seen as an attempt to erase Ukrainian national identity and violate international laws such as the Geneva and Genocide Conventions. The resolution also expresses significant concern that Russia's invasion has dramatically increased the risks for children, exposing them to human trafficking, exploitation, violence, and deprivation. It supports a peaceful and just resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. Crucially, the resolution urges that the return of all Ukrainian children abducted by the Russian Federation must occur before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war.
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Timeline
May 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-236
Submitted in Senate
Jun 30, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • May 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-236
    Submitted in Senate


  • June 30, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-236: A resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.

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

USA119th CongressHRES-564| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2025
This resolution strongly condemns the Russian Federation's actions, including the abduction, forcible transfer, and illegal deportation of Ukrainian children. It highlights that Ukrainian authorities have reported over 19,546 confirmed cases of unlawful deportations and forced transfers, with only 1,274 children returned so far. These actions, which include efforts to Russify children and facilitate forced adoptions, are seen as an attempt to erase Ukrainian national identity and violate international laws such as the Geneva and Genocide Conventions. The resolution also expresses significant concern that Russia's invasion has dramatically increased the risks for children, exposing them to human trafficking, exploitation, violence, and deprivation. It supports a peaceful and just resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. Crucially, the resolution urges that the return of all Ukrainian children abducted by the Russian Federation must occur before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war.
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Timeline
May 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-236
Submitted in Senate
Jun 30, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • May 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-236
    Submitted in Senate


  • June 30, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (32)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Adrian Smith (Republican)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Aaron Bean (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-236: A resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted