VoterlyH.Res. 149: Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
118th Congress · Sponsored from Pennsylvania · Passed a chamber
What this bill does
This resolution states that the House of Representatives holds the Russian government responsible for the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine and condemns these actions. The resolution also (1) declares that the abduction and forcible transfer of children and illegal adoptions are contrary to the Genocide Convention (the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide); (2) declares that Russia is attempting to wipe out a generation of Ukrainian children; and (3) notes that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased the risks of children being exposed to human trafficking, exploitation, child labor, gender-based violence, hunger, injury, trauma, deprivation of education and shelter, and death.
Key facts
- Status Passed a chamber
- Introduced 2023-02-21
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 39
- Latest action The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7] introduced H.Res. 149. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.Res. 149? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.Res. 149 do?
This resolution states that the House of Representatives holds the Russian government responsible for the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine and condemns these actions. The resolution also (1) declares that the abduction and forcible transfer of chil…
Who sponsored H.Res. 149?
Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7] (D) of Pennsylvania is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Res. 149?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.Res. 149 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "Passed a chamber." See the latest action above for details.