Justice for Ukrainian Children Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The Justice for Ukrainian Children Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes authorizing funds to investigate, document, and prevent the alleged unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation. It also outlines policy regarding the United States' stance in the United Nations and authorizes sanctions against individuals found to have directed, participated in, or facilitated these actions. Additionally, the bill aims to support programming for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America to counter Russian disinformation.
This bill directly affects Ukrainian children and those involved in their alleged unlawful transfer. It also impacts foreign individuals who may be subject to U.S. sanctions, including property blocking and inadmissibility to the United States. The U.S. government, specifically the State Department and the President, would be tasked with implementing the provisions related to funding, database creation, oversight, and sanctions.
H.R. 10473 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026. Its next step is referral to committees for consideration. If passed by the House and Senate in identical form, it would be sent to the President for signature into law.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10473 do?
- The Justice for Ukrainian Children Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes authorizing funds to investigate, document, and prevent the alleged unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation. It also outlines policy regarding the United States' stance in the United Nations and authorizes sanctions against individuals found to have directed, participated in, or facilitated these actions. Additionally, the bill aims to support programming for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America to counter Russian disinformation. This bill directly affects Ukrainian children and those involved in their alleged unlawful transfer. It also impacts foreign individuals who may be subject to U.S. sanctions, including property blocking and inadmissibility to the United States. The U.S. government, specifically the State Department and the President, would be tasked with implementing the provisions related to funding, database creation, oversight, and sanctions. H.R. 10473 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026. Its next step is referral to committees for consideration. If passed by the House and Senate in identical form, it would be sent to the President for signature into law.
- Has H.R. 10473 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10473. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10473?
- H.R. 10473 was sponsored by Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), with 51 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10473?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (16 Sep 2026).
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