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

USA119th CongressSRES-636| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2026
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Senate requests the Secretary of State to submit a detailed statement on the human rights practices of the Republic of Guatemala within 30 days of the resolution's adoption. This request is made pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and requires collaboration with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser. The statement must include all available credible information regarding alleged violations of internationally recognized human rights by the Government of Guatemala. This specifically covers issues such as arbitrary arrest, detention, imprisonment, torture, cruel treatment, enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and trafficking in persons , with a particular focus on individuals who are not Guatemalan citizens but have been removed to Guatemala by the United States Government. Furthermore, the resolution requires a description of the steps the U.S. Government has taken to promote human rights in Guatemala and to discourage inimical practices. This includes assessing how Guatemala treats removed individuals, conducting individualized assessments, and ensuring humane treatment and legal immigration status. The Secretary of State is also asked to provide an assessment of the likelihood that U.S. security assistance could be used in support of activities related to the rendition, trafficking, detention, or imprisonment of removed non-citizens. This includes an analysis of conditions faced by these individuals and an assessment of detention centers or prisons in Guatemala. Finally, the statement must detail U.S. actions to ensure compliance with court orders for return to the U.S., address risks of detention or torture, and protect individuals from unlawful removal. It also seeks information on agreements, financial transactions, individuals sent to Guatemala in 2025 and 2026, and assurances sought regarding the treatment and potential further transfer of removed individuals, along with a summary of relevant meetings between U.S. and Guatemalan officials.
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SRES 118-540
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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 S964-965)
  • 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 S964-965)

International Affairs

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

USA119th CongressSRES-636| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2026
The Senate requests the Secretary of State to submit a detailed statement on the human rights practices of the Republic of Guatemala within 30 days of the resolution's adoption. This request is made pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and requires collaboration with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser. The statement must include all available credible information regarding alleged violations of internationally recognized human rights by the Government of Guatemala. This specifically covers issues such as arbitrary arrest, detention, imprisonment, torture, cruel treatment, enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and trafficking in persons , with a particular focus on individuals who are not Guatemalan citizens but have been removed to Guatemala by the United States Government. Furthermore, the resolution requires a description of the steps the U.S. Government has taken to promote human rights in Guatemala and to discourage inimical practices. This includes assessing how Guatemala treats removed individuals, conducting individualized assessments, and ensuring humane treatment and legal immigration status. The Secretary of State is also asked to provide an assessment of the likelihood that U.S. security assistance could be used in support of activities related to the rendition, trafficking, detention, or imprisonment of removed non-citizens. This includes an analysis of conditions faced by these individuals and an assessment of detention centers or prisons in Guatemala. Finally, the statement must detail U.S. actions to ensure compliance with court orders for return to the U.S., address risks of detention or torture, and protect individuals from unlawful removal. It also seeks information on agreements, financial transactions, individuals sent to Guatemala in 2025 and 2026, and assurances sought regarding the treatment and potential further transfer of removed individuals, along with a summary of relevant meetings between U.S. and Guatemalan officials.
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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 S964-965)
  • 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 S964-965)
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

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