Bills · S 2119
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2119International Affairs
Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act
INTRO JUN 18· LAST ACTION JUN 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a severe humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict in Ukraine: the forced transfer and abduction of children. If passed, it would formalize and enhance U.S. efforts to bring these children home and provide them with crucial support for recovery. This bill signifies a commitment to international justice by helping Ukraine prosecute those responsible for war crimes, which reinforces global norms against such atrocities.
Without this bill, U.S. support for these specific efforts might be less coordinated or robust, potentially slowing down the process of finding and returning children, and making it harder to hold perpetrators accountable. It also highlights the U.S. stance on holding the Russian Federation responsible for its actions and provides a mechanism to use seized assets for humanitarian purposes linked to the conflict.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes U.S. agencies (Justice, State, Homeland Security) to provide technical assistance, training, and advisory support to Ukraine for investigating child abductions.
This provision directly helps Ukraine develop the skills and resources needed to locate and document cases of abducted children.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the State Department and USAID to support rehabilitation and reintegration services for returned Ukrainian children, including medical, psychological, family, and educational assistance.
This ensures that children brought back to Ukraine receive necessary care to heal from trauma and resume their lives.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes U.S. agencies to support Ukraine's Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group and Office of the Prosecutor General in investigating and prosecuting cases involving abducted children and other war crimes.
This strengthens Ukraine's ability to seek justice and hold individuals accountable for severe human rights violations.
PROVISION 04
Allows the President to use seized Russian sovereign assets within the United States to fund the activities described in the Act.
This provides a potential source of funding for these efforts without relying solely on new U.S. taxpayer appropriations.
PROVISION 05
Requires coordination between U.S. federal agencies and with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in carrying out assistance, and mandates specific reports to Congress on planned support.
This ensures a coordinated approach to aid and provides transparency on U.S. government activities and funding.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Minnesota
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
94
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 18
Introduced in Senate
JUN 18
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2119
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 18, 2025
Last actionJun 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 18, 2025
Senate BillS 2119International Affairs
Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act
INTRODUCED JUN 18, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 18, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
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