Bill · S. 2119· Senate(119-S-2119)
Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act
- Introduced
- 6/18/2025
- Last activity
- 6/18/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Amy Klobuchar
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act aims to increase United States support for identifying and returning Ukrainian children abducted by the Russian Federation. The bill authorizes various federal agencies to provide technical assistance and training to the Government of Ukraine to aid investigations. It also provides for support regarding the medical, psychological, and social reintegration of these children. Additionally, the act seeks to advance justice by assisting in the prosecution of those responsible for these abductions and other war crimes. Finally, it allows the President to use seized Russian sovereign assets to fund these efforts.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+10
The bill directly provides for the recovery, medical, and psychological needs of abducted children.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+8
The bill authorizes assistance for the recovery and reintegration of abducted Ukrainian children.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill strengthens U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and justice efforts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Recovering Children: The bill authorizes the Department of Justice, Department of State, and Department of Homeland Security to provide technical assistance and training to help the Government of Ukraine investigate the abduction of children (Section 3).
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Rehabilitation Services: The Secretary of State and USAID are authorized to support the Government of Ukraine and local groups in providing medical and psychological rehabilitation, family support, and reintegration services for abducted children (Section 4).
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Legal and Educational Support: Provisions allow for services that help children reintegrate into Ukrainian society through legal aid and educational placement (Section 4).
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Prosecution of Crimes: The bill provides for technical assistance to the Government of Ukraine’s Office of the Prosecutor General and the Department of Justice's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development to investigate and prosecute cases involving abducted children and other war crimes (Section 5).
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Funding through Seized Assets: The President is permitted to use any Russian sovereign assets held in the United States to further the goals of this act (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Access to Satellite Imagery: The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency may suspend or terminate the Government of Ukraine's access to the Global Enhanced GEOINT Delivery Program, which would require a notification to Congress and a plan for an alternate method of accessing satellite imagery (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+8Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Improves International Alliances+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+10
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 12/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii