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

USA119th CongressSRES-355| 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 Senate Resolution formally requests the Secretary of State to provide a comprehensive statement on the human rights practices of the Republic of Rwanda. This statement, to be submitted within 30 days of the resolution's adoption, must be prepared in collaboration with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser. It is intended for the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The requested statement must include all available credible information on alleged violations of internationally recognized human rights by the Government of Rwanda, with a specific focus on individuals who are not Rwandan citizens but have been removed to Rwanda by the United States Government. This encompasses details on arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and trafficking in persons , as well as violations of due process rights. Furthermore, it requires a description of steps the U.S. government has taken to promote human rights in Rwanda and to assess the treatment of removed individuals, including their legal status and any individualized assessments conducted prior to removal. The resolution also seeks information on the potential misuse of U.S. security assistance, conditions in Rwandan detention centers, and any agreements or assurances related to the removal and treatment of these 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.


  • July 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5006: 1)

International Affairs

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

USA119th CongressSRES-355| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2025
This Senate Resolution formally requests the Secretary of State to provide a comprehensive statement on the human rights practices of the Republic of Rwanda. This statement, to be submitted within 30 days of the resolution's adoption, must be prepared in collaboration with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser. It is intended for the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The requested statement must include all available credible information on alleged violations of internationally recognized human rights by the Government of Rwanda, with a specific focus on individuals who are not Rwandan citizens but have been removed to Rwanda by the United States Government. This encompasses details on arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and trafficking in persons , as well as violations of due process rights. Furthermore, it requires a description of steps the U.S. government has taken to promote human rights in Rwanda and to assess the treatment of removed individuals, including their legal status and any individualized assessments conducted prior to removal. The resolution also seeks information on the potential misuse of U.S. security assistance, conditions in Rwandan detention centers, and any agreements or assurances related to the removal and treatment of these 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 S5006: 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 S5006: 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