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

USA119th CongressSRES-633| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2026
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution mandates the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive statement on the Republic of Honduras's human rights practices to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. This statement, due 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, as stipulated by section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The requested information must include all credible details concerning alleged human rights violations by the Government of Honduras, with a particular focus on individuals removed to Honduras by the United States Government. This encompasses issues such as arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, cruel treatment, due process violations, enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and trafficking in persons . It also seeks information on the legal rights and status provided to these non-citizen individuals. Furthermore, the resolution requires a description of the steps the United States Government has taken to promote human rights in Honduras and discourage inimical practices. This includes efforts to publicly or privately address such practices and disassociate U.S. security assistance from them. Crucially, it asks for details on how the U.S. assesses the treatment of individuals prior to their removal to Honduras, including individualized assessments to prevent persecution or harm, and ensuring humane treatment and legal immigration status. Other essential elements of the statement include an assessment of the likelihood that U.S. security assistance could be used to support activities related to the rendition, trafficking, detention, or imprisonment of removed individuals. It also seeks analysis of conditions in Honduran detention centers, U.S. actions to ensure compliance with court orders regarding returns, and efforts to mitigate risks of detention, torture, or forced disappearances for those removed. Finally, the resolution requests information on any agreements, financial transactions, and assurances sought or received by the U.S. Government regarding the treatment and potential further transfer of these individuals.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S962-963)
  • 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.


  • March 10, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • March 10, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S962-963)

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

USA119th CongressSRES-633| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2026
This Senate resolution mandates the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive statement on the Republic of Honduras's human rights practices to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. This statement, due 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, as stipulated by section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The requested information must include all credible details concerning alleged human rights violations by the Government of Honduras, with a particular focus on individuals removed to Honduras by the United States Government. This encompasses issues such as arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, cruel treatment, due process violations, enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and trafficking in persons . It also seeks information on the legal rights and status provided to these non-citizen individuals. Furthermore, the resolution requires a description of the steps the United States Government has taken to promote human rights in Honduras and discourage inimical practices. This includes efforts to publicly or privately address such practices and disassociate U.S. security assistance from them. Crucially, it asks for details on how the U.S. assesses the treatment of individuals prior to their removal to Honduras, including individualized assessments to prevent persecution or harm, and ensuring humane treatment and legal immigration status. Other essential elements of the statement include an assessment of the likelihood that U.S. security assistance could be used to support activities related to the rendition, trafficking, detention, or imprisonment of removed individuals. It also seeks analysis of conditions in Honduran detention centers, U.S. actions to ensure compliance with court orders regarding returns, and efforts to mitigate risks of detention, torture, or forced disappearances for those removed. Finally, the resolution requests information on any agreements, financial transactions, and assurances sought or received by the U.S. Government regarding the treatment and potential further transfer 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.
Mar 10, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Mar 10, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S962-963)
  • 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.


  • March 10, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • March 10, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S962-963)
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

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