HB5800: Oleksander Ivanov Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To authorize the imposition of sanctions to combat the mass abduction of Ukrainian children to Russia and areas of Ukraine that are temporarily occupied by Russian forces, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The Oleksander Ivanov Act of 2023 would let the U.S. government impose financial and legal penalties (called sanctions) on individuals and organizations involved in forcibly moving Ukrainian children to Russia or Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine. Sanctions are punishments like freezing bank accounts or banning trade. The bill addresses allegations that Russia has abducted thousands of Ukrainian children during its invasion. The bill is currently in its early stage after being introduced in Congress with support from 19 lawmakers.
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HB5800: Oleksander Ivanov Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Sheila Jackson-Lee
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (18)
Joe Wilson
Lloyd Doggett
Steve Cohen
Gwen Moore
Gregory Meeks