US support for recovery of abducted Ukrainian children and accountability for perpetrators.
This Act enhances US support for Ukraine to locate and return children abducted by Russia. While US citizens are not directly affected, they fund efforts to prosecute those responsible for these crimes and provide psychological and legal aid to returning children. The Act also allows the use of seized Russian assets for these purposes, potentially impacting international financial policy.
Key points
Strengthening US technical assistance and training for Ukraine in abduction investigations, including the use of biometric technologies and data analysis.
Authorization of support for NGOs in Ukraine providing medical, psychological, legal aid, and reintegration services to returning children.
Support for Ukrainian prosecutors in prosecuting war crimes related to abductions, including advisory support and capacity building.
The President may use seized Russian sovereign assets held in the US to fund the purposes described in this Act.
Status:
Introduced
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