Calling for Return of Abducted Ukrainian Children Before Any Peace Agreement
Rep. Michael T. McCaul (R-TX-10)
Bill Summary
House resolution calling for the return of all abducted Ukrainian children as a precondition before finalizing any peace agreement to end Russia's war against Ukraine. Recognizes the forced deportation of Ukrainian children as a war crime and demands Russia's full compliance with international law.
Why It Matters
With 33 cosponsors, this resolution establishes a firm U.S. position that no peace agreement will be endorsed while over 19,000 abducted Ukrainian children remain in Russian custody, making child return a non-negotiable condition.
Legislative Progress
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
June 30, 2025● Live
Bill Details
Chamber
House
Committee
Foreign Affairs
Cosponsors
40LIVE
Introduced
2025-07-10
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With 33 cosponsors, this resolution establishes a firm U.S. position that no peace agreement will be endorsed while over 19,000 abducted Ukrainian children remain in Russian custody, making child return a non-negotiable condition.
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202-224-3121
Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME], a constituent from [YOUR CITY/ZIP]. I'm calling to urge Representative [REPRESENTATIVE'S NAME] to cosponsor H.Res. 564. Russia has forcibly deported over 19,000 Ukrainian children. The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Putin for this crime. This resolution says Congress will not support any peace deal that fails to secure their return. No deal without the children. Will Representative [REPRESENTATIVE'S NAME] cosponsor H.Res. 564? Thank you.
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Bill Analysis
H.Res. 564 conditions U.S. support for any Russia-Ukraine peace agreement on Russia's prior return of abducted Ukrainian children. Introduced by Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX-10), the former House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman with prosecutorial credentials, the resolution has 36 cosponsors and directs U.S. negotiators to make child return a non-negotiable starting position in any negotiations.
Key Provisions
Child Return as Peace Precondition
Resolves that no peace agreement should be supported without prior return of all abducted Ukrainian children.
Non-Negotiable Negotiating Position
Directs U.S. negotiators to make child return a non-negotiable starting position in any Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations.
Quarterly Congressional Reporting
Mandates quarterly State Department reporting on returned children and progress toward full return.
Why It Matters
Making child return a precondition rather than a bargaining chip raises the political and reputational cost to Russia of stalling negotiations. The author is a Republican former federal prosecutor. The Senate companion (S.Res. 236) was introduced by Senator Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator. Family values voters should be motivated by this resolution.
Advocacy Talking Points
- →Russia must return the children before any peace agreement is signed. Otherwise Russia profits from the kidnapping.
- →The author is a Republican former federal prosecutor.
- →The Senate companion is by Senator Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator.
- →Family values voters should be motivated by this resolution.
Cosponsors
Updated Apr 29, 2026 - Data from Congress.gov
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