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H.R. 10473 · 119th Congress

Justice for Ukrainian Children Act

IntroducedInternational Affairs

IntroducedSep 16, 2026

Passed HouseNot yet

Passed SenateNot yet

To PresidentNot yet

Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Sep 16, 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 conside… It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 4 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 10473 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 4 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (Sep 16, 2026).

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New provisions of the bill's own

Sec. 3 Support for unlawfully transferred Ukrainian children
Sec. 4 Sanctions regarding unlawful transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children
Sec. 5 Ensuring availability of accurate reporting to combat Russian disinformation
Sec. 6 Definitions

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What it does

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What has happened

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2026-09-16Referred 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.House floor actions
2026-09-16Referred 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.House floor actions
2026-09-16Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
2026-09-16Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

Gabe Amo D-RI-1
Don Bacon R-NE-2
Ami Bera D-CA-6
Donald S. Beyer, Jr. D-VA-8
Brendan F. Boyle D-PA-2
Nikki Budzinski D-IL-13
André Carson D-IN-7
Yvette D. Clarke D-NY-9
Jim Costa D-CA-21
Madeleine Dean D-PA-4
Christopher R. Deluzio D-PA-17
Veronica Escobar D-TX-16

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