Bill · S.Res. 351· Senate(119-SRES-351)
A resolution requesting information on the Kingdom of Eswatini's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
- Introduced
- 7/31/2025
- Last activity
- 7/31/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5003)
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kaine
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution requests that the Secretary of State provide a detailed statement regarding the human rights practices of the Kingdom of Eswatini. The statement must be submitted to specific Senate and House committees within 30 days of the resolution's adoption. It asks for information on alleged violations like arbitrary arrest, torture, and trafficking, specifically focusing on non-citizens removed to Eswatini by the United States. The resolution also seeks a description of steps taken by the United States to promote human rights and discourage harmful practices. Additionally, it asks for an assessment of how U.S. security assistance might be used in relation to these human rights issues.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?+5
The resolution specifically addresses the protection and rights of non-citizens removed to Eswatini.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill requests detailed government statements and information regarding human rights and security assistance oversight.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+3
The bill asks for information on providing legal immigration status to non-citizens in Eswatini who wish to remain.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Non-Citizens: The bill seeks information on the treatment of people who are not citizens of Eswatini but have been removed to Eswatini by the United States Government, which could help address issues like arbitrary arrest, detention, or torture (Section 1(b)(1)).
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Ensuring Due Process: The request includes a look at whether people removed to Eswatini are given opportunities to demonstrate they were wrongfully detained, which could protect their legal rights (Section 1(b)(1)(B)).
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Addressing Human Trafficking: By requesting information on trafficking and forced labor, the resolution aims to identify and address potential human rights violations (Section 1(b)(1)(D)).
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Preventing Misuse of Assistance: The statement asks for an assessment of whether U.S. security assistance could support activities like the detention or imprisonment of people removed to Eswatini, which could lead to better oversight of how U.S. funds are used (Section 1(b)(3)(A)).
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Facilitating Returns: The resolution asks for descriptions of actions taken to ensure the Government of Eswatini returns people in compliance with United States court orders, which could benefit those wrongfully removed (Section s 1(b)(3)(D) and Section 1(b)(3)(I)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/31/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5003)
- Introduced in Senate
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont