Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act
Sponsored by Wilson, Joe (Republican-SC-2) · House · Introduced May 7, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill would authorize the U.S. government to impose economic and diplomatic sanctions against foreign individuals and governments that recruit or help recruit people from African countries to fight in the Ukraine war. The sanctions would aim to deter recruitment practices that the bill's sponsors view as exploitative.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 7, 2026
In Committee
May 7, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Wilson, Joe
Independent · SC-2
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