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

USA119th CongressSRES-354| 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 requests the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive statement to Congress within 30 days, pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The statement, prepared with State Department human rights and legal experts, must detail the Republic of Panama's human rights practices. It specifically seeks all credible information on alleged violations by the Government of Panama, including arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, and due process infringements , particularly concerning non-Panamanian citizens removed to Panama by the United States Government. The resolution also requires details on U.S. efforts to promote human rights, pre-removal assessments of these individuals, and the potential use of U.S. security assistance in related activities. Furthermore, it mandates information on detention center conditions, U.S. actions to ensure compliance with court orders for return, and any agreements or assurances regarding the treatment and potential further transfer of these removed individuals.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-540
A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-504
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Jul 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5005: 1)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-540
    A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-504
    A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.


  • July 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5005: 1)

International Affairs

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

USA119th CongressSRES-354| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2025
This resolution requests the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive statement to Congress within 30 days, pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The statement, prepared with State Department human rights and legal experts, must detail the Republic of Panama's human rights practices. It specifically seeks all credible information on alleged violations by the Government of Panama, including arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, and due process infringements , particularly concerning non-Panamanian citizens removed to Panama by the United States Government. The resolution also requires details on U.S. efforts to promote human rights, pre-removal assessments of these individuals, and the potential use of U.S. security assistance in related activities. Furthermore, it mandates information on detention center conditions, U.S. actions to ensure compliance with court orders for return, and any agreements or assurances regarding the treatment and potential further transfer of these removed individuals.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-540
A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-504
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Jul 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5005: 1)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-540
    A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-504
    A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.


  • July 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5005: 1)
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