Bill · S.Res. 352· Senate(119-SRES-352)
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of South Sudan'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 submit a statement to Senate and House committees regarding the human rights practices of the Republic of South Sudan. The requested statement must be prepared with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser. It specifically asks for information on alleged violations like unlawful arrest, torture, and trafficking. The resolution also seeks details on steps taken by the U.S. to promote human rights and discourage bad practices. Furthermore, it asks for assessments regarding the treatment of non-citizens removed to South Sudan by the United States.
Yes
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
The resolution seeks to protect non-citizens removed to South Sudan from torture, trafficking, and unlawful detention.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+6
The resolution specifically requests information on due process rights for those removed to South Sudan.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+5
The resolution calls for assessing the legal status and humane treatment of non-citizens removed to South Sudan.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-3
The resolution calls for assessing whether U.S. security assistance could support human rights abuses in South Sudan.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability for Human Rights Violations: The resolution asks for all available credible information concerning alleged violations such as arbitrary arrest, torture, and unlawful killings (Section 1(b)(1)). This could help hold the Government of South Sudan accountable for its actions.
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Protection for Removed Non-Citizens: The request asks for descriptions of steps taken to assess how the Government of South Sudan treats people who are not its citizens but have been removed by the United States (Section 1(b)(2)(D)). This includes checking if they are provided legal immigration status and treated humanely (Section 1(b)(2)(D)(ii)).
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Prevention of Misuse of U.S. Assistance: The Secretary of State must assess the likelihood that U.S. security assistance could be used to support the rendition, trafficking, or detention of people removed to South Sudan (Section 1(b)(3)(A)). This aims to ensure U.S. funds are not supporting human rights abuses.
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Facilitating the Return of Individuals: The resolution asks for descriptions of actions being taken to ensure the Government of South Sudan returns people in compliance with United States court orders (Section 1(b)(3)(D)) and actions to facilitate the release or return of those wrongfully removed (Section 1(b)(3)(I)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly stated within the text of the resolution.
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+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-3
- 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