To authorize the Department of Justice and the Department of State to provide law enforcement and intelligence technical assistance, training, capacity building, and advisory support to the Government of Ukraine to achieve the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of civilian detainees, and the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
Summary
This legislation proposes to authorize the Department of Justice and the Department of State to provide specialized assistance to the Government of Ukraine. The bill aims to facilitate the exchange of prisoners of war and secure the release of civilian detainees held during the conflict. It specifically focuses on providing law enforcement and intelligence technical assistance, training, and advisory support to help Ukraine navigate these complex negotiations and operations.
Additionally, the bill seeks to address the return of Ukrainian children who have been forcibly transferred. By offering capacity building and expert support, the U.S. would assist Ukrainian authorities in identifying and repatriating these individuals. If enacted, this bill would formalize the role of U.S. federal agencies in supporting Ukraine's humanitarian efforts to reunite families and recover personnel, though it remains in the earliest stages of the legislative process.