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A resolution requesting information on the Republic of South Sudan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

USA119th CongressSRES-352| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2025
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Peter Welch (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution mandates the Secretary of State to provide a comprehensive statement on the Republic of South Sudan's human rights practices to Congress within 30 days of its adoption. Requested under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, this report must be prepared in collaboration with the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser. Its primary goal is to gather detailed information regarding human rights conditions in South Sudan. The statement must include all available credible information concerning alleged violations of internationally recognized human rights by the Government of South Sudan. These violations encompass arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and trafficking in persons. A significant focus is placed on the treatment of individuals who are not South Sudanese citizens but have been removed to South Sudan by the United States Government , including their due process rights and legal status. Additionally, the resolution requires a description of steps the United States Government has taken to promote human rights and discourage adverse practices in South Sudan. It also seeks an assessment of the conditions faced by these removed non-citizens, including individualized assessments prior to removal and assurances of humane treatment. The report must also detail any agreements or financial transactions between the U.S. and South Sudan related to such removals, and evaluate the potential misuse of U.S. security assistance. Finally, it requests information on U.S. actions to ensure compliance with court orders for return, address risks of harm, and protect individuals under U.S. jurisdiction from unlawful removal to South Sudan.
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Timeline
Jul 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5003-5004: 2)
Jul 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5003)
  • July 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5003-5004: 2)


  • July 31, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5003)

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A resolution requesting information on the Republic of South Sudan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

USA119th CongressSRES-352| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2025
This resolution mandates the Secretary of State to provide a comprehensive statement on the Republic of South Sudan's human rights practices to Congress within 30 days of its adoption. Requested under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, this report must be prepared in collaboration with the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser. Its primary goal is to gather detailed information regarding human rights conditions in South Sudan. The statement must include all available credible information concerning alleged violations of internationally recognized human rights by the Government of South Sudan. These violations encompass arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and trafficking in persons. A significant focus is placed on the treatment of individuals who are not South Sudanese citizens but have been removed to South Sudan by the United States Government , including their due process rights and legal status. Additionally, the resolution requires a description of steps the United States Government has taken to promote human rights and discourage adverse practices in South Sudan. It also seeks an assessment of the conditions faced by these removed non-citizens, including individualized assessments prior to removal and assurances of humane treatment. The report must also detail any agreements or financial transactions between the U.S. and South Sudan related to such removals, and evaluate the potential misuse of U.S. security assistance. Finally, it requests information on U.S. actions to ensure compliance with court orders for return, address risks of harm, and protect individuals under U.S. jurisdiction from unlawful removal to South Sudan.
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Timeline
Jul 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5003-5004: 2)
Jul 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5003)
  • July 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5003-5004: 2)


  • July 31, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5003)
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Peter Welch (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted