HR9450119th Congress

Countering Russian Trafficking Act

Sponsored By: Representative Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Introduced

Summary

Countering the trafficking of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation through targeted sanctions and designations. The bill would create a clear U.S. framework to identify, list, and sanction Russian state and affiliated actors who abduct, transfer, indoctrinate, or place Ukrainian children.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Sanctions for Russian child trafficking

If enacted, the bill would require the President to identify foreign people and groups that took, moved, or re‑educated Ukrainian children. Within 180 days, the President would apply sanctions under Executive Order 13581 and Section 111 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. The President would provide an interim unclassified list to Congress within 120 days and could include a classified annex. Designated persons could have U.S. assets blocked, face transaction limits, and create compliance duties for U.S. persons. The bill would also say it does not limit other presidential sanctions authorities.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

SC • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/24/2026

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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