Bill · H.Res. 564· House(119-HRES-564)

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

Age: 64 years

Texas

Introduced: 6/30/2025
Last activity: 6/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Michael McCaul
Cosponsors: - 23 - 24

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution calls for the return of all Ukrainian children abducted by the Government of the Russian Federation before any peace agreement to end the war is finalized. It highlights that thousands of children have been subjected to unlawful deportations and forced transfers to Russian-controlled territories. The text notes that Russia has changed adoption laws to raise these children as Russian citizens, erasing their identity. It also links these actions to human trafficking and violations of international law. Ultimately, the House of Representatives aims to condemn these actions and support a peaceful, just conclusion to the conflict.